John Armitage

Gainsborough sex offender has been jailed for 14 months

John Armitage, formerly of Wembley Street in Gainsborough, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Tuesday, June 4, for sentencing after pleading guilty to four charges.

The 45-year-old committed all the offences, three counts of making indecent images and one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO), in Gainsborough in November 2022.

Armitage, who had previously been convicted of sexual offences, was recalled to prison at the start of the investigation, which saw his devices seized. He has been behind bars since November 2022.

And on Tuesday, June 4, Armitage appeared before officials to receive his sentence. The judge also ordered that his SHPO be amended to impose additional restrictions on his lifestyle.

Detective Sergeant Jann Olsen said, “This has resulted from corroborative work between MOSOVO and PVP officers, which has led to the identification of these offences.

“And this conviction of a dangerous offender shows that this behaviour will not be tolerated in Lincolnshire.”

If you’ve been the victim of rape or sexual assault or offence, please report it to the police as soon as possible.

Even if you’re not 100 per cent sure, the police want to hear from you to ensure your safety.

To find out what other organisations can help and support you, visit www.lincs.police.uk.

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