In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Daniel Edward Lamont, then 29, faced an extended prison sentence after admitting to the sexual abuse of two teenage girls. Appearing at Burnley Crown Court, the defendant—formerly of Langholme Street, Nelson, Lancashire—had already been jailed for 10 and a half years in January 2019 for the rape of a five-year-old child. It was reported that further investigations by detectives uncovered a pattern of predatory behaviour where Lamont used games and alcohol to isolate and assault his older victims.
The investigation established that Lamont used “I Spy” and “Truth or Dare” to ask a teenager sexual questions before assaulting her. Lancashire Police reported that when this victim resisted and slapped him, Lamont claimed she had not resisted him earlier. The prosecution reported that Lamont plied a second teenager with alcohol and performed unwanted massages before sexually assaulting her multiple times, frequently demanding she remove her clothing.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Lamont initially denied all allegations, telling police he was shocked and claiming the teenage girls had made the stories up. Burnley Crown Court heard that one victim now suffers from severe anxiety and requires beta-blockers and counselling due to a fear of men. The investigation established that Lamont’s transition from abusing a young child to targeting teenagers demonstrated a versatile and persistent predatory nature that required a new assessment of the risk he posed to the public.
Judge Sara Dodd had previously declared Lamont a dangerous offender and added a one-year extended licence to his initial 10-year term. For his actions in Nelson, Lamont pleaded guilty to two charges of sexual assault and three of engaging in sexual activity with a child. The judge noted that sentencing would be postponed until 12 December 2019 to allow the probation service to prepare a fresh danger assessment to determine the total length of his stay in high-security custody.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Daniel Edward Lamont as of late 2019 was as follows:
- Initial Sentence: 10 years and 6 months (Sentenced January 2019).
- Extended Licence: 1 year (Initial declaration of dangerousness).
- Current Status: Awaiting further sentencing (Scheduled December 2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Burnley Crown Court following a Lancashire Police investigation.
- Origin: Langholme Street, Nelson, Lancashire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Lamont is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) as a high-risk predator within the Lancashire area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Nelson, which involved the rape of a five-year-old and the grooming of teenagers with alcohol, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his history of blaming victims and denying his actions necessitates the most intensive psychological intervention and supervision by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender for life, Lamont’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his predatory behavior across multiple age groups in Lancashire requires permanent vigilance by offender management teams. Any future release will be subject to strict licensing conditions, including total exclusion from areas where children congregate and mandatory disclosure of any contact with females to ensure the ongoing safety of the community.
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