Man Facing 30 Sex Charges After Decade-Long UK Police Probe
A 33-year-old man from the Boston area has been charged with a staggering 30 sexual offences spanning over 16 years.
Jake Hardstaff Charged Over Alleged Abuse from 2008 to 2024
Jake Hardstaff, currently with no fixed address, faces serious allegations covering a period from June 2008 to June 2024. The charges include:
- 3 counts of inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity
- 6 counts of raping a girl under 13
- 5 counts of assault by penetration of a girl under 13
- 7 counts of raping a woman aged 16 or over
- 7 counts of sexual assault on a female
- 1 count of causing a female aged 13 or over to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity
- 1 count of controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship
Hardstaff Set to Appear in Court
Hardstaff is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 May 2025. A police spokesperson confirmed multiple victims have come forward over the years, prompting a complex, detailed investigation.
The gravity of the allegations means the case is expected to move to the Crown Court for trial.
