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BBC News
28-07-2025
- BBC News
Danis Voldoka jailed for 'abhorrent' sex offences on woman
A man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman has been Voldoka, 55, of Boston, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault in the town between May and June last Lincoln Crown Court on Friday, he was jailed for 16 months, added to the sex offenders register for 10 years and he was also handed a five-year restraining Sgt Katherine Brennan, from Lincolnshire Police, described Voldoka's actions as "abhorrent" and said she was "glad to see him given a jail term" for the offences. Det Sgt Brennan added: "I'd like to thank the victim in this case for their bravery and commitment to justice, which played a key role in securing a sentence." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Grimsby man Gary Ward jailed for rape and assaults in Louth
A man has been jailed for 20 years for "unspeakable crimes" against an underage Ward, 69, of Ladysmith Road, in Grimsby, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on was found guilty of 16 sexual offences, including eight counts of rape, four counts of indecent assault, two counts of assault and two counts of gross Con Katherine Brennan, of Lincolnshire Police, said Ward showed "an utter disregard for his victim's humanity", who was underage when the offences took place in the Louth area. 'Great pain and distress' She said: "Gary Ward committed unspeakable crimes over a prolonged period of time, causing great pain and distress."He showed an utter disregard for his victim's humanity and treated them in a way that is wholly unacceptable and shameful."The depravity of his crimes is reflected in the sentence he has been given today, which I hope will bring his victim some closure."The detective added she could not "stress how much courage it took" for the victim to come forward, adding that "without their bravery, we would not have achieved the justice we have today".Ward was also given an unlimited sexual harm prevention order and an unlimited restraining order, in addition to the prison to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
