ADAM RENNIE FROM LACEBY SHOCKS COMMUNITY WITH CRIMES IN LINCOLNSHIRE

In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the local community, Adam Rennie, a man known to many in Laceby, has been convicted of serious sexual offenses involving a young girl. Rennie, who is also known by the alias Chris Smith, owns a company called Grimsby Removal and is known to frequently visit people's homes, often without their knowledge of his prior convictions.

At the age of 28, Rennie was employed as a school bus driver in Lincolnshire. His first day on the job turned into a nightmare for a 13-year-old girl when he began to target her with inappropriate advances. According to court reports, Rennie engaged the girl in conversation shortly after starting his route, persuading her to sit next to him under the pretext of needing directions because he was unfamiliar with the route.

During this initial journey, Rennie took advantage of his position of trust. He exchanged mobile phone numbers with the girl and, over the course of subsequent trips, touched her on the leg, inappropriately touched her bottom, and peered down her top. These actions were deemed highly inappropriate and a breach of the trust placed in him as a driver responsible for children's safety.

His misconduct was brought to light after he was removed from the route following allegations about his driving standards. However, the situation escalated two years later when Rennie, hearing rumors about himself, returned to the girl’s village and approached her while she was walking along the street. The court heard that Rennie’s intentions were malicious, and his actions included cuddling her and making lewd comments about her breasts after peering down her top.

Police investigations uncovered more disturbing evidence when they arrested Rennie and found an indecent image of another young girl on his mobile phone. The victim, described as vulnerable by prosecutors, suffered emotional trauma as a result of Rennie’s actions, which have had lasting effects on her well-being.

Rennie, of Grimsby Road, Laceby, admitted to four charges of sexual activity with a child, relating to incidents in 2008 and 2010, as well as possessing an indecent image of a child. His sentencing at Lincoln Crown Court resulted in a 15-month prison term, a ten-year registration on the sex offenders’ register, and a five-year ban from working as a bus or coach driver.

During the trial, his defense lawyer, Craig Lowe, pleaded with the court for leniency, emphasizing Rennie’s remorse and character. Mr. Lowe described Rennie as a “brilliant dad” who provides support to his family and expressed concern over the devastating impact that imprisonment could have on his loved ones. Despite these pleas, the judge emphasized the breach of trust and the harm caused to the victim, underscoring the seriousness of Rennie’s actions and the need for public protection.