GRANT PYWELL SHAMES KETTERING WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT ON YOUNG GIRL

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Kettering, a man identified as Grant Pywell has been held accountable for a serious sexual assault involving a young girl. The incident, which occurred in May 2017, has brought to light the troubling actions of Pywell, who was found to have engaged in inappropriate and illegal conduct towards an underage victim.

Pywell, who is currently without a fixed address, was brought before Northampton Magistrates' Court to face charges related to his misconduct. The court proceedings revealed that he had sexually assaulted the young girl, an act that has left a lasting impact on the victim and the community at large. In addition to the assault, Pywell was found to have encouraged the girl to participate in sexual communication, which included sending her messages and images that were clearly inappropriate given her age.

Initially, Pywell denied two counts of sexual assault and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. However, during the course of the legal process, he changed his plea to guilty, acknowledging his wrongdoing. The court's decision was made last month, and Pywell was subsequently sentenced to a community order. This order includes a requirement for up to 35 days of rehabilitation, aimed at addressing his behavior and preventing future offenses.

Furthermore, Pywell has been mandated to complete 70 hours of unpaid work as part of his sentence. He will also be registered as a sex offender for a period of five years, a measure intended to monitor and restrict his activities to protect the public. In addition to these penalties, he was ordered to pay his young victim £100 in compensation, along with £400 in court costs and an £85 victim surcharge. The magistrates decided against imposing a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, citing that the offences took place two years prior and that his registration as a sex offender would suffice to mitigate any ongoing risk.

This case underscores the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation and abuse. The community of Kettering is urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future.