CRAWNELL VILLAGE PAEDOPHILE CRAIG LEWIS SENTENCED IN SHEFFIELD FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF TEENAGE GIRLS

In December 2017, a man named Craig Lewis, residing in Cranwell Village, Lincolnshire, was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses involving teenage girls from various parts of the country. The case was heard at Sheffield Crown Court, where Lewis faced justice for his disturbing actions that spanned over a period of time.

Lewis, aged 54, was found guilty of a series of heinous crimes, including child grooming, sexual assault, and coercing a minor to watch a sex act. The investigation into his activities was initiated in December 2016 following an anonymous tip-off received by the NSPCC, which was subsequently reported to the police. This tip-off set in motion a detailed inquiry into Lewis’s conduct.

Prior to his sentencing, Lewis had already pleaded guilty to several charges. These included the abuse of three teenage girls aged between 13 and 14 years old, with victims from Rotherham, Grimsby, and Oxford. Additionally, he admitted to possessing indecent images, inciting a child to engage in sexual activities, and the possession, distribution, and creation of indecent images.

The investigation uncovered that Lewis had exploited online social media platforms to establish relationships with his victims. He arranged multiple meetings with at least one of the girls, during which he encouraged her to take and share explicit photos and videos of herself. These meetings and communications were part of his manipulative and predatory behavior.

Further examination of Lewis’s mobile phone activity led authorities to identify two additional victims. With the cooperation of police forces from Lincolnshire and Oxfordshire, officers gathered enough evidence to charge Lewis with the remaining offenses. The case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable minors from exploitation.