Sex offender sentenced after admitting assault

Stephen Cherry has been jailed for a further 16 months

A convicted Grantham sex offender has been jailed for a further 16 months.

Stephen Cherry is already serving a 10 and a half year jail sentence after he was found guilty of sexual offences against a young girl earlier this year.

The 50-year-old, formerly of Shanklin Drive, Grantham, pleaded guilty to two further charges of sexual assault on a second adult victim when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court in October.

Judge James House KC told Cherry he will have to serve his 16 month sentence consecutive to the term he is already serving.

A restraining order was also made which prevents Cherry from having any contact with the victim or going to her address.

Earlier this year Cherry was found guilty of 11 offences, including sexually assaulting a child aged under-13, sexual activity with a child and one charge of oral rape.

The victim had come forward in 2022 after learning about sexual abuse from watching a television show and receiving sex education at school.

She complained that Cherry "made her do things" and was interviewed by specially trained police officers.

Cherry will also face an extended licence period of 12 months on his release from jail after Judge House ruled he was a dangerous offender.

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