In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Joshua Springer, then 36, of Cornstall Buildings, Stamford, Lincolnshire, was jailed for 21 years for a “horrific” campaign of rape and child abuse. On Friday, 20 February 2026, Springer appeared at Lincoln Crown Court for sentencing. The court reported that the former care assistant filmed himself orally raping three elderly women at a residential home in Lincolnshire, where he had been employed since February 2025.
The investigation established that Springer’s crimes were uncovered on 18 June 2025, when a colleague caught him in the act of abusing a resident. Lincolnshire Police reported that while in custody, the defendant’s mother disclosed messages where Springer admitted his guilt, describing himself as a “rapist and borderline paedo.” The prosecution reported that forensic analysis of his devices recovered footage of the assaults alongside hundreds of indecent images of children, including five babies.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Springer pleaded guilty to six counts of rape at the care home and three further counts of rape involving a young woman elsewhere in the country. Lincoln Crown Court heard that the defendant also admitted three counts of making indecent images of children. The prosecution reported that Springer used his position as a care assistant to target highly vulnerable women, recording the attacks for his own sexual gratification and causing severe psychological harm to the victims and their families.
Judge Simon Hirst noted that Springer was a “dangerous offender” who had carried out a gross breach of trust. For his actions in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and beyond, the judge noted that the offending was significantly aggravated by the extreme vulnerability of the elderly victims. The court heard that one victim showed visible signs of being deeply disturbed following the assaults, and the judge emphasised that the 21-year term was necessary to protect the public from such predatory behaviour.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Joshua Springer was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 21 years in prison.
- Extended Licence: Six years of mandatory supervision post-release.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: A permanent Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Springer is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Lincolnshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vile and dangerous” nature of the rapes in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and his possession of extreme child abuse imagery, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Springer must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his extended licence and SHPO are vital tools to manage the extreme risk he poses to both children and vulnerable adults. Any attempt to contact survivors or any breach of his conditions in Stamford, Lincolnshire, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system.
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