Ben Cairns 44

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A man has been jailed for 14 years after he was found guilty of non-recent sex offences against four girls under 16.

Ben Cairns, 44, of St Mary’s Way, Old Leake, Boston, was convicted of seven offences at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 11 July 2025.

These included six counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of assault a child under 13 by penetration.

The offences took place between 2014 and 2020.

Cairns was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the sex offenders register for the rest of his life.

Sergeant Cherry Miller said:

“This sentencing marks the end of a long journey for the survivors, who have shown immense courage in coming forward and throughout the process, which has taken a very long time to get to this sentencing. The children have shown incredible strength and determination to report him to the police and support the investigation.

“Ben Cairns would be a free man if it was not for their bravery in giving their evidence and confronting their abuser. Cairns is a sexual predator who gained the trust of the victims and their families. He abused the trust placed in him to commit the most heinous of crimes, preying on their vulnerability.

“Thanks to these brave children and the support of their families, justice has finally been served. I hope this outcome brings them some measure of closure.”