2018: CRADLEY HEATH MAN JAILED FOR HISTORIC SEX ATTACKS ON SCHOOLGIRL
A 52-year-old man from Cradley Heath has received a seven-month prison sentence for historical sexual assaults on a schoolgirl that occurred over two decades ago.
Judge Barry Berlin stated that Andrew Lusted, described as having a 'positive good character', had deliberately singled out his vulnerable victim, noting: “You cynically planned these offences.” The judge highlighted that Lusted took precautions to avoid being caught during his encounters with the girl, and he remarked: “These offences are just too serious for anything other than an immediate custodial sentence.” Lusted, residing on Harcourt Road in Old Hill, admitted to two counts of indecent assault on the girl between December 1992 and March 1995 and was also ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years.
In his remarks, the judge referenced a victim impact statement where the girl explained how the offences had profoundly affected her educational progress and her life into adulthood.
Addressing the court at Wolverhampton Crown Court, he added, “These offences were committed a long time ago, but they continue to impact her.” It was further disclosed that Lusted had assaulted the girl after showing her images of naked women, resulting in psychological harm.
Samantha Powis, representing Lusted, stated that he has no prior convictions.
This is a probabilistic continent or country-group signal from public name datasets. It is not proof of nationality, ethnicity or personal background.
Likely region signal
UK
Country
from United Kingdom
- based on surname
69.6%
confidence
First-name region
UK
United States
38.1%
Surname region
UK
United Kingdom
69.6%
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
encounters with the girl, and he remarked: "These offences are just too serious for anything other than an immediate custodial sentence." Lusted, residing on Harcourt Road in Old Hill, admitted to two counts of indecent assault on the gi...
Sex Offenders Register
ten years
Judge Barry Berlin stated that Andrew Lusted, described as having a 'positive good character', had deliberately singled out his vulnerable victim, noting: "You cynically planned these offences." The judge highlighted that Lusted took precautions to avoid being caught during his encounters with the girl, and he remarked: "These offences are just too serious for anything other than an immediate custodial sentence." Lusted, residing on Harcourt Road in Old Hill, admitted to two counts of indecent assault on the girl between December 1992 and March 1995 and was also ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years
