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Oliver Thomas Lupton Lane

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Oliver Thomas Lupton Lane

Oliver Thomas Lupton Lane

Published
Child Sexual OffencesSexual OffencesOther
Wistow24 years oldMale

Summary

Oliver Thomas Lupton Lane, a 24-year-old former law student from Wistow, North Yorkshire, initiated a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl over Snapchat. He admitted to 11 charges, including sexual activity with a child, arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence, and several charges of making indecent photographs of children. Lane was arrested after the victim disclosed their interactions, and his devices were found to contain child abuse material related to the victim and two other children. He was sentenced to six years and 10 months at York Crown Court.

SentenceSix years and 10 months in prison

Case Timeline

Offence Date—
Convicted14 March 2025
Sentenced14 March 2025

Case Details

Court

York Crown Court

Police Force

North Yorkshire Police

Tags

Child Sexual OffencesSexual OffencesNorth YorkshireWistowYork Crown Court

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Verification

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Conviction Confirmed

Added: 14 June 2026

Last Updated: 15 June 2026

Approved: 14 June 2026

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