KEVIN (SEAN) ASKOW FROM WORKINGTON JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN LANCASTER

In a recent case that has sent shockwaves through the community, Kevin (Sean) Askew, a resident of Workington, was sentenced to prison after admitting to multiple sexual assaults involving a 13-year-old girl. The incident took place in Lancaster, a city known for its historic sites and vibrant community, but now marred by this disturbing crime.

Askew, who is known by both his given name Kevin and the alias Sean, was handed a six-year prison term by the court. In addition to his incarceration, he has been ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes and the ongoing threat he poses to the community.

Furthermore, the court imposed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Askew. This legal restriction is designed to severely limit his interactions with minors, particularly girls under the age of 16, thereby aiming to prevent any future offenses and protect vulnerable individuals.

Initially, Askew denied any involvement in the offences, maintaining his innocence during the early stages of the investigation. However, as the evidence against him mounted, compiled meticulously by detectives from the West Child Protection Team, he ultimately pleaded guilty to a series of sexual offences committed in Lancaster.

The case highlights the diligent work of law enforcement agencies in uncovering and prosecuting such serious crimes, and it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding minors from sexual exploitation. The community in Workington and Lancaster can now be assured that justice has been served, but the scars of such crimes remain a sobering reality.