Paedophile Shaun Greaves Jailed for 14 Years Over Shocking Child Sex Abuse
Greaves Sentenced for Year-Long Sexual Assault
Shaun Greaves, 39, from Fairleigh, Manor, has been locked up for 14 years for sexually assaulting a child over more than a year between 2006 and 2007. He was handed the prison term plus a five-year extended licence at Sheffield Crown Court on January 7.
Brave Victim’s Courage Praised by Police
Detective Constable Elinor Duke led the investigation and hailed the victim’s bravery for coming forward. She said:
“I would like to praise the victim for being brave enough to come forward and tell us what happened. Although these offences happened many years ago, we have still brought Greaves to justice and he has a long time in prison to consider the consequences of his actions.”
She urged others suffering in silence to speak out:
“I would appeal to anyone suffering sexual abuse now or who has suffered in the past and felt unable to come forward before, not to suffer in silence. Come forward and tell us what has happened. We will listen to you and we will take action, no matter how long ago the offences took place.”
Guilty Verdict After Lengthy Trial
Greaves was found guilty on November 15, 2021, following a trial that began on November 8. The charges included sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13, and two counts of sexual assault against a child under 13.
