Man Sentenced 18 Years for Decade-Long Abuse | UK News

A 33-year-old man, Michael Lee-Ingle, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a horrific decade-long pattern of abuse involving three young girls — including rape, sexual assault, and inciting a child into sex. Grooming one victim since she was in primary school, he raped her at least five times over six years. The case erupted in 2022 when he fled police after being confronted at home, leading to the discovery of disturbing images on his phone. Victims’ testimonies revealed deep trauma, while the judge called him a dangerous offender. He’ll be registered as a sex offender for life and under a sexual harm prevention order. Authorities praised the victims’ courage, and now the focus turns to healing — a journey made possible by their extraordinary resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2646f0b1ae9f0be8