In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Nathan Pedge, then 26, of no fixed address, was sentenced as a dangerous offender. On Friday, 22 March 2019, Pedge appeared at Lincoln Crown Court, Lincolnshire, for sentencing after admitting to serious sexual attacks on two young girls, aged five and seven.
The investigation established that Pedge, who has links to the Gosberton area of Lincolnshire, carried out the assaults between November 2018 and January 2019. The matter was reported after one of the victims informed her mother, who confronted Pedge and contacted Lincolnshire Police. Upon his arrest, Pedge confessed to the abuse, attributing his actions to “sexual urges.” He later admitted to a psychologist that he had raped one of the girls and attempted to rape the other.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that a psychologist identified Pedge as posing a significant risk to pre-pubescent children. Judge Simon Hirst noted that the defendant’s risk was of the most serious nature and likely to cause grave physical and psychological harm. The prosecution stated that the offences occurred while Pedge was homeless. The judge branded Pedge as dangerous, justifying an extended sentence to ensure future public protection.
The judge noted that the impact on the victims was a primary concern during sentencing. For his actions in Lincolnshire, the court determined that the defendant must serve at least two-thirds of his custodial term before the Parole Board can consider him for release. The prosecution noted that Pedge also claimed he had been a victim of abuse himself as a young boy, though the judge maintained that an extended sentence was necessary for the safety of the community.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Nathan Pedge was handed:
- Extended Sentence: 10 years in prison with a further three years on extended licence.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Parole Condition: Must serve at least two-thirds of the custodial term before release consideration.
- Convictions: Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Pedge is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Lincolnshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the predatory behaviour in the Gosberton and Lincoln areas, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Pedge must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence upon any eventual release. Authorities in Lincolnshire state that the extended licence period, which runs until March 2032, allows for strict supervision. Any breach of his registration conditions, the SHPO, or his licence terms will result in immediate arrest and a return to Lincoln Crown Court.
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