Their cases serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual abuse on victims and the ongoing work of law enforcement and the justice system to protect communities and bring offenders to account.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual offence report it online via https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/ or call 101.
5. Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl on a number of occasions. Smith, 47, now of no fixed address but formerly from Blackburn, was jailed for six years with an extended licence period of four years. | Lancashire Police
6. Mark Barnfather
Mark Barnfather, 47, was exposed by vigilante ‘paedophile hunters’ who swooped on his home in Marlhill Road, Grange Park last year. The ‘sting’ was streamed live on Facebook and Barnfather was accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl online and attempting to meet her. Barnfather was jailed for three years. | Predator Exposure
7. Ben Bryan
Ben Bryan groomed a 14-year-old girl online before arranging to meet her in Blackpool. The pair were stopped by police when officers noticed Bryan’s car had a defective light and no MOT. Officers subsequently raised concerns about the girl in the passenger seat. Bryan, 34, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison. | Lancashire Police
8. Mark Davies
Mark Davies, 36, uploaded hundreds of indecent images of children to social media shortly after being released from prison for child sexual assault. Davies, of no fixed address, was jailed for 22 months | Lancashire Police