In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Alan Wigglesworth, then 45, of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, was sentenced to a total of 20 years for a “vile” campaign of sexual abuse and manipulation. On Friday, 6 February 2026, Wigglesworth appeared at Grimsby Crown Court for sentencing after being found guilty by a unanimous jury of multiple “vicious” sexual offences against two teenage girls.
The investigation established that Wigglesworth “vilely” manipulated his victims over a prolonged period using alcohol and threats to maintain control. Following a five-day trial in November 2025, he was convicted of two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, assault by penetration, and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. The prosecution reported that his “reprehensible” conduct involved a “vicious” disregard for the safety of the children.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Wigglesworth’s “vicious” methods of control made this an exceptionally “serious” case. The judge emphasised that the defendant had “vilely” used alcohol as a tool to facilitate the abuse and employed threats to ensure the girls remained silent. During the trial at Grimsby Crown Court, the prosecution emphasised that the “reprehensible” nature of the prolonged abuse warranted the “serious” 15-year custodial term and five-year extended licence to ensure public protection.
The judge emphasised that Wigglesworth posed a significant risk to the public, particularly given the “vicious” and calculating nature of his grooming and abuse. The prosecution emphasised that the victims’ bravery in giving evidence was instrumental in securing the unanimous guilty verdicts. For his crimes in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire, the court determined that Wigglesworth must serve a significant prison term followed by an extended licence to ensure he remains under the highest level of supervision.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Alan Wigglesworth was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 15 years in immediate custody.
- Extended Licence: A further five years on licence (total sentence of 20 years).
- Restraining Order: An indefinite restraining order prohibiting any contact with both victims.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Convictions: Found guilty of seven counts ,including sexual assault of a child under 13, assault by penetration, and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Wigglesworth is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Humberside Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vile” nature of the prolonged abuse and his “vicious” use of threats and alcohol, his management is under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Wigglesworth must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his future residence in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Authorities state that his “reprehensible” history and the “vicious” manipulation of his victims justify the lifelong monitoring and the indefinite restraining order. Any breach of his registration conditions, his licence terms, or his restraining order upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Grimsby Crown Court.
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