In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Leon Blake, then 59, of Tuckey Close, Sapcote, Leicestershire, was jailed for a series of sexual assaults against a girl under the age of 13. On Thursday, 12 February 2026, Blake appeared at Leicester Crown Court, where he was sentenced to six and a half years in prison. The court reported that the defendant was convicted of three counts of sexual assault by touching following a trial.
The investigation established that the offences came to light after the girl confided in her mother, who immediately contacted the police. Leicestershire Police arrested Blake at his home in Sapcote in February 2020. A long-running investigation by the force’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit followed, which involved specialist interviews with the young victim. The defendant was officially charged in March 2021, leading to the judicial proceedings that concluded in 2026.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the girl showed immense “courage” throughout the five-year process of bringing the case to trial. Leicester Crown Court heard that the specialist interviews were a critical component of the evidence, allowing the victim to feel supported while recalling the “vile” details of the assaults. The judge noted that Blake’s actions represented a significant breach of trust and safety against a child in Sapcote, Leicestershire.
The judge noted that the custodial sentence of six and a half years was necessary to reflect the gravity of the three separate counts of sexual touching. For his actions in Sapcote, the jury found Blake guilty after a trial where he had denied the charges. The prosecution reported that the persistent support provided to the victim’s family by the Child Abuse Investigation Unit was instrumental in ensuring the case reached a successful conviction.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Leon Blake was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Six and a half years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Leicester Crown Court following a trial and guilty verdicts on three counts.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Blake is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Leicestershire Police and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the sexual assaults in Sapcote, Leicestershire, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Blake must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Tuckey Close, Sapcote, for the rest of his life. Authorities state that his indefinite SHPO will serve as a vital tool for managing the risk he poses upon his eventual release. Any breach of his registration conditions or the terms of his licence will result in immediate arrest and a return to Leicester Crown Court.
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