MICHAEL LEVY BAMBOR BRIDGE SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED FOR CHILD AND ADULT SEX CRIMES
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Bamber Bridge Rapist
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Bamber Bridge, Michael Levy, a 39-year-old man with no fixed address but formerly residing in Woodfield, was handed a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of multiple serious sexual offences. The crimes spanned several years and involved both minors and an adult victim, highlighting a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.
Levy’s criminal activities first came to light when he was found guilty of 13 sexual offences committed against children under the age of 13. These offences took place between 2019 and 2021 and were uncovered following a detailed trial at Preston Crown Court in March. The allegations included a range of sexual assaults on two young girls, one of whom was just nine years old at the time of the abuse. Levy’s heinous acts included repeated assaults, and he also sent the young victim numerous WhatsApp messages, expressing his love for her in a disturbing display of manipulation and grooming.
Further complicating the case, Levy was also convicted of sexually assaulting a second girl, who was 13 years old at the time. This abuse also occurred on multiple occasions, with one of the assaults taking place while she was dressed in her school uniform, adding a layer of cruelty to his crimes. Levy’s actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of his victims, and his behavior was characterized by repeated violations of their trust and personal boundaries.
Levy’s legal troubles did not end there. While on bail, he was charged and subsequently released on December 16, 2022, after being granted Crown Court bail. His bail conditions explicitly prohibited him from entering Blackburn, a restriction he blatantly ignored. In November 2022, Levy initiated contact with a third victim, a woman he had met nearly ten years earlier. Out of the blue, he began bombarding her with messages, persistently asking to meet for coffee in Blackburn, despite the fact that his bail conditions forbade him from doing so.
Levy’s relentless messaging escalated to uninvited visits at her home and other locations she frequented, breaching the terms of his bail. The victim, feeling increasingly pressured and uncomfortable, eventually agreed to Levy’s visit to her house while her friend was present. During this visit, Levy’s behavior became more aggressive; he forcefully kissed and bit her, and then proceeded to sexually assault and rape her. Throughout the assault, Levy maintained a smirking expression, further demonstrating his lack of remorse.
Following his arrest and subsequent trials, Levy was found guilty of multiple charges. In March, the court convicted him of 13 sexual offences against children, and in a separate trial held in July, he was found guilty of rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, relating to his adult victim.
On September 4, at Preston Crown Court, Judge [Name] sentenced Levy to a total of 23 years in prison. The sentence included an immediate term of 18 years’ imprisonment, followed by an extended five-year license period, as the judge deemed Levy to be a dangerous offender. Additionally, Levy was ordered to comply with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was instructed to register as a sex offender for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions aimed at protecting the public from further harm.
This case underscores the severity of Levy’s crimes and the justice served in holding him accountable for his actions. The community of Bamber Bridge and beyond can find some reassurance in the fact that such a dangerous individual is now behind bars, unable to pose a further threat to society.
Levy’s criminal activities first came to light when he was found guilty of 13 sexual offences committed against children under the age of 13. These offences took place between 2019 and 2021 and were uncovered following a detailed trial at Preston Crown Court in March. The allegations included a range of sexual assaults on two young girls, one of whom was just nine years old at the time of the abuse. Levy’s heinous acts included repeated assaults, and he also sent the young victim numerous WhatsApp messages, expressing his love for her in a disturbing display of manipulation and grooming.
Further complicating the case, Levy was also convicted of sexually assaulting a second girl, who was 13 years old at the time. This abuse also occurred on multiple occasions, with one of the assaults taking place while she was dressed in her school uniform, adding a layer of cruelty to his crimes. Levy’s actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of his victims, and his behavior was characterized by repeated violations of their trust and personal boundaries.
Levy’s legal troubles did not end there. While on bail, he was charged and subsequently released on December 16, 2022, after being granted Crown Court bail. His bail conditions explicitly prohibited him from entering Blackburn, a restriction he blatantly ignored. In November 2022, Levy initiated contact with a third victim, a woman he had met nearly ten years earlier. Out of the blue, he began bombarding her with messages, persistently asking to meet for coffee in Blackburn, despite the fact that his bail conditions forbade him from doing so.
Levy’s relentless messaging escalated to uninvited visits at her home and other locations she frequented, breaching the terms of his bail. The victim, feeling increasingly pressured and uncomfortable, eventually agreed to Levy’s visit to her house while her friend was present. During this visit, Levy’s behavior became more aggressive; he forcefully kissed and bit her, and then proceeded to sexually assault and rape her. Throughout the assault, Levy maintained a smirking expression, further demonstrating his lack of remorse.
Following his arrest and subsequent trials, Levy was found guilty of multiple charges. In March, the court convicted him of 13 sexual offences against children, and in a separate trial held in July, he was found guilty of rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, relating to his adult victim.
On September 4, at Preston Crown Court, Judge [Name] sentenced Levy to a total of 23 years in prison. The sentence included an immediate term of 18 years’ imprisonment, followed by an extended five-year license period, as the judge deemed Levy to be a dangerous offender. Additionally, Levy was ordered to comply with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was instructed to register as a sex offender for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions aimed at protecting the public from further harm.
This case underscores the severity of Levy’s crimes and the justice served in holding him accountable for his actions. The community of Bamber Bridge and beyond can find some reassurance in the fact that such a dangerous individual is now behind bars, unable to pose a further threat to society.