WILLIAM WRIGHT: BUCKNALL PAEDOPHILE POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES NEAR LINCOLN
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Bucknall Rapist
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community near Lincoln, William Wright, a former police officer and scout leader from Bucknall, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a young boy. The sentencing took place at Lincoln Crown Court on July 13, following a conviction that revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse spanning several years.
Wright, aged 30, was found guilty by a unanimous jury on May 26 of eight counts related to the rape and sexual assault of a minor. The court heard that the offences were particularly heinous, involving both physical abuse and sexual violence against a vulnerable child. Judge Simon Hirst, presiding over the case, ordered that Wright be placed on the sex offenders' register for life, emphasizing the severity of his crimes.
During the sentencing, Judge Hirst stated, "I am satisfied that your offences are so serious that a sentence of life imprisonment must be imposed. It is important that you and everyone else in this case should understand that the minimum term is not a fixed period. It is the minimum time you will spend in custody before you can be considered for release by the Parole Board. The decision to release you will be made solely by the Parole Board."
William Wright, who previously resided on Townhill Lane in Bucknall, near Woodhall Spa, is currently serving time for prior convictions related to child sexual offences. The court was informed that the victim was just a young boy when Wright began his abusive conduct. The prosecution revealed that the boy was taken back to Wright’s flat located on the University of Lincoln campus, where the abuse took place.
Victoria Rose, the prosecutor, detailed the brutality of the assaults, recounting that Wright once removed the boy’s trousers and beat him with a belt, causing him to cry out in pain before subjecting him to rape. The victim’s suffering has had long-lasting effects, including self-harm, and he continues to be deeply affected by the trauma inflicted upon him.
Wright’s criminal history is extensive. In 2011, he was jailed after admitting to a total of 32 charges related to child sex crimes. These charges included six counts of sexual assault, eight of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and additional counts involving indecent photographs of children, possession of such images, and attempts to incite minors to engage in pornography. The victims ranged in age from eight to 17, and the offences spanned from September 2007 to April 2010, covering periods both before and after Wright’s resignation from the police force.
Further investigations uncovered that Wright had set up an MSN account under the alias “Jenny Curran,” a fictitious 13-year-old girl, which he used to lure adolescent boys. Through this false identity, he manipulated the boys into believing he was interested in a relationship, persuading them to send explicit images of themselves. Wright’s predatory behavior extended to physically assaulting five young boys aged between eight and 12.
Despite his arrest in October 2009 and subsequent bail, Wright returned to his family in Northern Ireland and continued his offending. Over 200 young boys were contacted during the police investigation, highlighting the extent of his manipulative and abusive conduct.
Wright’s background includes involvement in the scout movement in Northern Ireland before moving to England to study at the University of Lincoln. His father served with the Royal Ulster Constabulary for 23 years. After completing his studies, Wright worked with the probation service before successfully applying to join Lincolnshire Police. However, he resigned from the force in December 2009 while on bail, amid ongoing investigations.
His criminal activities persisted, and in 2011, he was convicted and sentenced to an indefinite term for public protection, with a minimum of three years and 10 months, after persuading young boys to send indecent photos online and sexually abusing members of his scout group. The court described Wright as a man with "deep-seated paedophilia tendencies," noting the calculated and manipulative nature of his crimes.
Detective Superintendent Guy Collings of Lincolnshire Police commented on Wright’s dangerous and calculated behavior, emphasizing how he exploited positions of trust to access children. Collings stated, "Wright is a clever, calculating, and devious individual. He was able to present the outward image of a plausible, decent person to both the scouts and Lincolnshire Police, as well as many others he encountered. He also used modern technology to lure children and young people into his web via the internet."
Wright, who studied forensic science at Lincoln University, joined Lincolnshire Police in January 2009 but resigned in December of the same year after his arrest. His case remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals who manipulate trust and use technology to commit heinous crimes against children.
Wright, aged 30, was found guilty by a unanimous jury on May 26 of eight counts related to the rape and sexual assault of a minor. The court heard that the offences were particularly heinous, involving both physical abuse and sexual violence against a vulnerable child. Judge Simon Hirst, presiding over the case, ordered that Wright be placed on the sex offenders' register for life, emphasizing the severity of his crimes.
During the sentencing, Judge Hirst stated, "I am satisfied that your offences are so serious that a sentence of life imprisonment must be imposed. It is important that you and everyone else in this case should understand that the minimum term is not a fixed period. It is the minimum time you will spend in custody before you can be considered for release by the Parole Board. The decision to release you will be made solely by the Parole Board."
William Wright, who previously resided on Townhill Lane in Bucknall, near Woodhall Spa, is currently serving time for prior convictions related to child sexual offences. The court was informed that the victim was just a young boy when Wright began his abusive conduct. The prosecution revealed that the boy was taken back to Wright’s flat located on the University of Lincoln campus, where the abuse took place.
Victoria Rose, the prosecutor, detailed the brutality of the assaults, recounting that Wright once removed the boy’s trousers and beat him with a belt, causing him to cry out in pain before subjecting him to rape. The victim’s suffering has had long-lasting effects, including self-harm, and he continues to be deeply affected by the trauma inflicted upon him.
Wright’s criminal history is extensive. In 2011, he was jailed after admitting to a total of 32 charges related to child sex crimes. These charges included six counts of sexual assault, eight of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and additional counts involving indecent photographs of children, possession of such images, and attempts to incite minors to engage in pornography. The victims ranged in age from eight to 17, and the offences spanned from September 2007 to April 2010, covering periods both before and after Wright’s resignation from the police force.
Further investigations uncovered that Wright had set up an MSN account under the alias “Jenny Curran,” a fictitious 13-year-old girl, which he used to lure adolescent boys. Through this false identity, he manipulated the boys into believing he was interested in a relationship, persuading them to send explicit images of themselves. Wright’s predatory behavior extended to physically assaulting five young boys aged between eight and 12.
Despite his arrest in October 2009 and subsequent bail, Wright returned to his family in Northern Ireland and continued his offending. Over 200 young boys were contacted during the police investigation, highlighting the extent of his manipulative and abusive conduct.
Wright’s background includes involvement in the scout movement in Northern Ireland before moving to England to study at the University of Lincoln. His father served with the Royal Ulster Constabulary for 23 years. After completing his studies, Wright worked with the probation service before successfully applying to join Lincolnshire Police. However, he resigned from the force in December 2009 while on bail, amid ongoing investigations.
His criminal activities persisted, and in 2011, he was convicted and sentenced to an indefinite term for public protection, with a minimum of three years and 10 months, after persuading young boys to send indecent photos online and sexually abusing members of his scout group. The court described Wright as a man with "deep-seated paedophilia tendencies," noting the calculated and manipulative nature of his crimes.
Detective Superintendent Guy Collings of Lincolnshire Police commented on Wright’s dangerous and calculated behavior, emphasizing how he exploited positions of trust to access children. Collings stated, "Wright is a clever, calculating, and devious individual. He was able to present the outward image of a plausible, decent person to both the scouts and Lincolnshire Police, as well as many others he encountered. He also used modern technology to lure children and young people into his web via the internet."
Wright, who studied forensic science at Lincoln University, joined Lincolnshire Police in January 2009 but resigned in December of the same year after his arrest. His case remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals who manipulate trust and use technology to commit heinous crimes against children.