ROBIN LINCOLN SENTENCED IN FLITWICK FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TEN-YEAR-OLD VICTIM

In January 2011, a serious case of sexual misconduct resulted in the imprisonment of Robin Lincoln, a 43-year-old man from Kings Road, Flitwick. The incident involved a disturbing assault on a young girl, which led to a conviction and a significant custodial sentence handed down by Luton Crown Court.

Lincoln was found guilty of multiple charges related to the abuse of a ten-year-old girl, with the court hearing that the offences occurred on a single day—November 14, 2009. The jury convicted him last November of two counts of sexual assault, one charge of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and an additional count of exposure. These charges painted a troubling picture of the defendant’s actions during that day.

Prosecutor Matthew Walsh detailed that Lincoln was a familiar figure to the victim’s family, often visiting their home in the village of Flitwick, located in mid-Bedfordshire. During these visits, the girl confided in her parents that Lincoln had picked her up on two separate occasions. She also revealed that during these encounters, he had touched her inappropriately. The court was also informed that Lincoln exposed himself to the girl while using the bathroom during his visit and made a sexual suggestion to her, actions that deeply disturbed the court and the community.

Lincoln, who works as a courier, maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all charges. He also denied an additional allegation of sexual assault, which he was ultimately cleared of. Despite his denial, the jury found him guilty of the charges he was convicted of, leading to his sentencing.

Judge Michael Baker QC addressed Lincoln directly, stating, “You broke the trust of that family. In comparison with many cases that come before the court, the assaults were relatively minor, but every assault of that kind has consequences for the child, especially if they have to come to court to give evidence, and the parents have been seriously distressed by this matter.” The judge acknowledged Lincoln’s role as a family man and recognized that a custodial sentence would have a profound impact on his family. However, he emphasized that the severity of the offences warranted immediate imprisonment.

Lincoln was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Additionally, he will be required to register as a sex offender for the next ten years. The court also imposed restrictions on his contact with the victim and any other children under the age of 16, prohibiting him from having unsupervised contact with minors indefinitely. Lincoln’s case underscores the serious consequences of such offences and highlights the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children in communities like Flitwick.