In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that then 53-year-old Kevin Haigh—of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes—was jailed for 11 years following a “vicious” and “predatory” attempt to kidnap a teenage girl for a sexual offence. The investigation established that the attack occurred on 3 June 2020 on Kings Road, near the junction with Chichester Road. The prosecution reported that Haigh approached the unsuspecting teenager and used gaffer tape to cover her face in a calculated attempt to silence and abduct her.
The investigation established that when the girl attempted to use her mobile phone to summon help, Haigh forcibly took the device from her. Despite the “stomach-churning” nature of the assault, the victim managed to escape safely, though she was left “incredibly shaken” and fearing for her life. The prosecution reported that Haigh’s actions were driven purely by his own sexual gratification, leading to a major investigation by the force’s Major Crime Team.
Judicial Findings and Sentencing
The court reported that Haigh’s behaviour represented a “grave” and “sinister” threat to the community. The investigation established that he pleaded guilty to attempted kidnap to commit a sexual offence and assault during a preliminary hearing. The prosecution reported that during the sentencing at Grimsby Crown Court on 14 December 2020, the inspector leading the case emphasized that the “vile” nature of the attack justified a significant custodial term to ensure Haigh was removed from the streets of Cleethorpes.
Judge-led proceedings concluded with Haigh being sentenced to 11 years in prison. For his actions in Cleethorpes and the nature of the “serial” level of planning reported, he was also required to register as a sex offender for life. The judge noted that the severity of the sentence reflects the horror of the ordeal and provides a sense of justice for a victim who showed remarkable resilience during a “vile” encounter.
Status and Statutory Requirements
Based on the judicial orders issued at Grimsby Crown Court in 2020:
- Custodial Status: SERVING (Sentenced to 11 years in 2020; currently incarcerated).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active FOR LIFE.
- DBS Status: Placed on the Barring List (Indefinite ban on working with children or vulnerable adults; permanently barred from all regulated activity).
- Legal Status: CONVICTED (Attempted kidnap to commit a sexual offence; Assault).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Grimsby Crown Court; investigated by Humberside Police Major Crime Team.
- Criminal Record: Attempted to kidnap a teenage girl using gaffer tape; Forcibly took the victim’s phone to prevent an emergency call; Described by police as a “vicious” sexual predator.
- Origin: Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Haigh is managed as a high-risk registered sex offender under the statutory requirements of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in North East Lincolnshire. Due to the nature of his conduct—specifically his “calculated use of restraint materials and his targeting of a lone teenager”—he is a priority for the most rigorous custodial and post-release supervision. Authorities reported that the 2020 conviction ensures Haigh is subject to permanent monitoring to prevent any further “predatory” strikes.
As a registered sex offender for life, his details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that Haigh’s history identifies him as an individual who prioritised his own “vile” desires over the safety and human rights of a young girl. Any failure by Haigh to notify police of his movements in Cleethorpes or elsewhere, or any unauthorised proximity to potential victims, will result in immediate police intervention to ensure the ongoing safety of the public from a man who has violated the principles of human decency.
QUESTION – Given that the offender utilized “Gaffer Tape” and targeted a girl in broad daylight, do you believe that “Possession of Kidnap Paraphernalia” should legally be classified as a standalone felony for any registered sex offender found with such items in public?
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