RICHARD HIGGS FROM BURTON SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Richard Higgs, a well-known kick-boxing instructor based in Burton-upon-Trent, has been sentenced to a total of four years and eight months in prison after he pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a young girl aged just 13. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details about Higgs's actions, which included encouraging the girl to participate in sexual acts and possessing indecent images of children, further compounding the severity of his crimes.

Following his conviction, Higgs was subjected to strict legal restrictions designed to prevent any future harm. He was placed under an indefinite sexual offences prevention order, a measure intended to monitor and restrict his activities related to minors. Additionally, a child barring order was issued against him, explicitly prohibiting any form of contact with children to safeguard potential victims from further exploitation.

The presiding judge did not hold back in condemning Higgs’s conduct, describing his actions as a grave breach of trust that has caused significant and lasting damage to the victim. The judge emphasized the serious nature of the offences and the importance of protecting children from individuals who abuse their positions of authority and trust. Higgs’s case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat child exploitation and ensure justice for victims.