Edem Sutton

A 33-year-old Sheffield man has been jailed for six years and six months after being found guilty of sexually abusing a boy while he slept.

Edem Sutton, of Lupton Road, was convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a child following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

The court heard that Sutton spent months grooming the victim by buying him gifts, taking him on bike rides, and interacting with him on social media. In October 2019, he manipulated the boy into staying at his home, where he assaulted him after the boy fell asleep while watching a film.

Following the attack, Sutton sent messages to the victim, warning him to stay silent about what had happened.

Sutton maintained his innocence throughout the trial, but a jury rejected his defense. He was sentenced on April 25, 2023, to six and a half years in prison and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 15 years.

Investigating Officer Detective Lindsey Fishwick praised the victim’s bravery throughout the case.

"Sutton maintained his innocence throughout the trial and I am pleased that the jury saw through his lies," Det Fishwick said. "I hope the sentence handed out to Sutton today will help the victim as he moves forward with his life."