St Leonards Man Faces 17 Charges Over 30 Years of Sexual Abuse
Steven Lock, 56, from Willingdon Way, St Leonards, has been hit with 17 serious sexual offence charges. The allegations stretch across three decades, involving nine counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault, and three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a child.
Decades of Horror: Victims Include Children and Adults
Police say Lock’s crimes span the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The victims include two women, two boys, and two girls — all people Lock knew personally. The scale and duration of the abuse have shocked the local community.
Bail Granted, Court Date Set for July
Lock has been released on bail and is due to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on July 10. Authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have been affected to come forward. Support and confidentiality are guaranteed.
Police are calling on the public to help bring more victims to light and ensure justice is served.
