In 2022, the Offender Database recorded that Roy Riggall, then 81, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, was jailed for two years for a series of “predatory” historic sexual offences against a girl and a boy. On appearing at Grimsby Crown Court for sentencing on 28 June 2022, it was reported that Riggall admitted to sexual activity with a girl aged between 11 and 13. The court reported that in separate “vile” incidents between 2002 and 2006, he admitted to inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity by offering the child cannabis in return for sex in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
The investigation established that Riggall was a prolific offender with a “vicious” criminal history, including a previous 10-year sentence for robbery and 19 prior convictions, eight of which were for sexual offences. Humberside Police reported that the victims finally came forward decades later, leading to the “abhorrent” details of his conduct being laid bare. The prosecution reported that one survivor’s heart-breaking testimony described her ordeal as a “life sentence” of emotional battle, stating her innocence had been stolen by the defendant’s “vicious” actions in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Riggall had caused “incalculable” damage to his victims, leaving them struggling with life-long depression, anxiety, and a loss of trust. Grimsby Crown Court heard how the female victim felt “worthless” due to his “predatory” behaviour and frequently suffered from emotional outbursts and anxiety during simple daily tasks. The prosecution reported that Riggall’s history of sexual violence and his attempt to use drugs to exploit a boy highlighted a “vile” and persistent danger to children in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Judge Mark Bury noted that the victims deserved immense praise for their courage in contacting the police and providing evidence against a “vicious” predator. For his actions in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the defendant was told that he must take full responsibility for the “abhorrent” damage he caused. The judge noted that the two-year custodial sentence, combined with a lifetime Restraining Order, was necessary to protect the survivors and the public from further “predatory” conduct.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Roy Riggall was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Two years in prison.
- Restraining Order: A lifetime restraining order was imposed to protect the victims.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Grimsby Crown Court following multiple guilty pleas.
- Criminal Record: Convicted of 19 total sex offences, including historic rape and incitement.
- Origin: Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Riggall is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Humberside Police and the National Probation Service. Due to the “vicious and prolific” nature of his sexual offending in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Riggall must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of “predatory” grooming and inciting children with drugs necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct and associations. Any breach of his lifetime restraining order or further sexual misconduct in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for a significantly lengthier term of incarceration.
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