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William Lynas

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William Lynas

William Lynas

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual Offences
LincolnshireSpalding84 years oldMale

Summary

William Lynas, 84, of Spalding, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on 3 September 2026 to an 18-year custodial sentence with an additional year on extended licence. He was found guilty by a jury of 13 sexual offences, including assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. The offences occurred between the 1980s and 2023.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Lynas was placed on the sex offenders register for life and issued an indefinite restraining order regarding both victims.

Sentence18-year sentence with an additional year on extended licence, placed on the sex offenders register for life, and given an indefinite restraining order

Case Timeline

Sentenced3 September 2026

Case Details

Court

Lincoln Crown Court

Police Force

Lincolnshire Police

Tags

child sexual offencessexual assaultsentencing

Source Information

Publication

BBC News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 4 September 2026

Approved: 4 September 2026

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