Sentence
William Lynas
William Lynas (aged 84) was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on 3 September 2026 to 18 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leicester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 September 2026
- Sentence
- 18 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 19 years
- Judge
- Judge Hirst (The Honorary Recorder of Lincoln)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate, 16 Years; Sex Offender Notification Requirements LifeRestraining Order: Indefinite / Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of assault of a female child aged under 13-years-old by penetration, sexual assault of a female child aged under 13-years-old by touching, indecent assault and causing or inciting female child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity in Spalding, Lincolnshire, between the 1980s and 2023.