In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Suleman Baig, then 40, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, was sentenced to nine years and nine months in prison at Leeds Crown Court. Following a hearing on Monday, 26 January 2026, Baig was classified as a “sexual predator” after targeting and “viciously” grooming two young girls.
The investigation established that Baig “systematically” groomed the children into engaging in sexual activity and sending “vile” explicit images. The court reported that Baig utilised “manipulative” pressure to force the girls to retract their accounts after the abuse was uncovered, leading to two counts of doing an act intending to pervert the course of justice.
Catalogue of Offences and Day Two Plea
Baig originally appeared for trial in December 2025 but pleaded guilty on the second day of proceedings. The “vicious” catalogue of 15 offences included:
- Sexual Violence: Three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault.
- Exploitation: Two counts of paying for sexual services of a child and one count of attempting to pay.
- Digital Abuse: Making indecent photographs of children and possession of “abhorrent” prohibited images.
- Communication: Two counts of inciting a child and two counts of sexual communications.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his “depraved” crimes in Lincolnshire and West Yorkshire, Suleman Baig was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Nine years and nine months in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO): An indefinite order strictly prohibiting his access to children and unchecked internet use.
- Perverting Justice: The sentence reflected the “vile” pressure he placed on his victims to lie to the authorities.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Baig is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Humberside Police and West Yorkshire Police. His history of “persistent” grooming and “vicious” attempts to subvert the legal system means his status remains under “critical” scrutiny.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Baig must comply with strict notification requirements regarding his address in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Humberside Police state that they will use specialised digital forensic units to monitor his compliance with the indefinite SHPO. Any attempt to contact the victims or a breach of his registration conditions will result in his immediate return to Leeds Crown Court.
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