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Grimsby Man Jailed 22 Years for Child Sex Abuse
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Edward Sherriff, 77, received a 22-year prison sentence.
- He was convicted of 19 sex offenses against three victims.
- The court issued indefinite orders and mandated sex offender registration.
Edward Sherriff, aged 77, from Grimsby, will spend 22 years in prison following his conviction on multiple serious sex offenses. A jury found him guilty of 19 non-recent sexual offenses that involved three victims. The trial concluded in July after seven days, leading to Wednesday's sentencing at Grimsby Crown Court.
The convictions encompass a range of offenses, including rape of a child under 13, four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 16, three counts of gross indecency assault, eight counts of indecent assault, and exposure. These verdicts reflect the gravity of the crimes committed.
In addition to his lengthy prison sentence, Sherriff has been placed under an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order. He is also required to register as a sex offender, marking the conclusion of this legal process and highlighting measures for public safety.
