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.
25. John Heggie
John Heggie sexually assaulted two children who were both under the age of 13. Heggie, 63, of Troutbeck Crescent, Blackpool, was sentenced to nine years in prison. | Lancashire Police
26. Gregg Riley
Gregg Riley, 44, groomed a schoolgirl, 15, on Snapchat before drugging and sexually assaulting her. He also took naked photographs of his victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness. After his arrest, Riley’s phone was seized and officers found 294 indecent images of children and four prohibited images. Riley, previously from Blackburn but now of no fixed address, was sentenced to 17 years in prison and given an extended seven-year licence period. | Lancashire Police
27. Shelim Ahmed
Shelim Ahmed, 37, sexually assaulted a child, 14, after plying them with alcohol. Ahmed, of Corbett Street, Rochdale, was jailed for 34 months | Lancashire Police
28. Joseph Turner
Joseph Turner raped two girls and sexually attacked two boys. Turner, 22, of Linden Lea, Rawtenstall, was jailed for 26 years after being convicted at Burnley Crown Court for a string of sexual offences and violent assaults, and must serve at least 18 years. | Lancashire Police