NEWRICK GRANGE SENTENCED IN SOUTH BANK FOR CHILD ABUSE CRIME
Newrick Robert Grange, a 41-year-old delivery driver from South Bank, has been handed down a four-year prison sentence after being found guilty of serious child abuse charges.The conviction followed a trial held in April, during which a jury determined that Grange had engaged in sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 13.
Details of the case revealed that Grange had instructed the young victim to perform a sexual act.
During court proceedings, Grange claimed that his actions were solely intended to intimidate the child, a justification he supported by presenting a phone recording.
However, Judge Richard Bennett dismissed this explanation, emphasizing that the tone of Grange’s voice in the recording clearly indicated that the abuse was driven by his own sexual gratification.
A poignant statement from the victim was read aloud in court, expressing the lasting impact of the trauma: 'It will haunt me for the rest of my life.
I am proud I spoke up.' The court was also informed that Grange’s employment as a grocery delivery driver in South Bank would be affected by his imprisonment, as he would lose his rented accommodation.
Furthermore, it was noted that Grange is a carer for his seriously ill father, and references from family and friends described him as a 'hardworking' individual.
Despite Grange’s insistence that his actions were not motivated by sexual desire, Judge Bennett sentenced him to four years in prison.
The court also imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, which bans him from having any contact with children.
Additionally, a lifetime restraining order was issued to prevent him from contacting the victim directly.
As part of the court’s ruling, Grange is required to register as a sex offender for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from further harm.
