LEWIS WALKER FROM WARWICK JAILED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES INVOLVING 13-YEAR-OLDS

In a case that has spanned several years and highlighted ongoing issues with compliance and rehabilitation, Lewis Walker, a 21-year-old man from Warwick, has been sentenced to four months in prison following a series of serious breaches related to his previous sexual offences.

Walker’s criminal history dates back to 2015 when he engaged in sexual activity with two 13-year-old girls on the same night. The incidents occurred while he was approximately 17 years old, and the girls, both aged 13, were in his company during the events. According to court reports, Walker initially denied the charges but later changed his plea to guilty after being arrested on a warrant for failing to attend his trial. He had previously admitted to making indecent images of children, which compounded the severity of his offences.

In April of the previous year, Walker was sentenced to a three-year community order, which included mandatory participation in a sex offender rehabilitation programme lasting up to 100 days, along with a 40-day programme aimed at promoting behavioural change. The court acknowledged that because the offences took place in 2015, a custodial sentence was not deemed necessary at that time. However, the court made it clear that this leniency was contingent upon Walker’s compliance with the court’s orders.

Despite the initial leniency, Walker’s conduct following the sentence was problematic. He repeatedly failed to adhere to the conditions of his community order, which led to multiple court appearances. His breaches included missing appointments, being evicted from his accommodation due to destructive behaviour, and making sexist and derogatory remarks. The court was also informed that Walker had been involved in an altercation with another resident at a probation hostel in Leamington, during which he threatened violence.

During the latest hearing, Judge Anthony Potter reviewed a report indicating that Walker had not engaged meaningfully with the rehabilitation process. Out of 44 scheduled appointments, he attended only 11, and he had not participated in the Horizon sex offenders’ programme. The judge expressed concern over Walker’s pattern of behaviour, which demonstrated a lack of genuine interest in rehabilitation and compliance.

Judge Potter emphasized the gravity of Walker’s past offences, describing the incident where he had sexual relations with two 13-year-old girls as particularly serious. He explained that Walker had been aware of the girls’ age but continued with the sexual activity, ignoring their reluctance. The court also noted that Walker’s phone contained 11 images of indecency, including one classified as Category A, indicating the possession of the most serious type of child abuse images.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Potter highlighted Walker’s troubled background and the pattern of breaches that had occurred since his initial community order. He pointed out that Walker had been evicted from his accommodation after damaging his room and had made sexist comments, further demonstrating a lack of respect for the court’s directives. The judge described Walker as a young man who appeared uninterested in genuine rehabilitation and warned that his behaviour posed ongoing risks.

Concluding the hearing, Judge Potter sentenced Walker to four months in prison, stating that the court had no alternative given his repeated failures to comply and his ongoing misconduct. The case underscores the importance of accountability and the challenges faced in rehabilitating offenders involved in serious sexual crimes, especially when they demonstrate a pattern of non-compliance and disregard for court orders.