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Pensioner Jailed For ‘Horrific’ Sexual Attack On Young Boy In Carlisle Public Toilets

A pensioner has been jailed following a ‘horrific’ sexual attack on a young boy in a public toilet, in Carlisle.

Michael Lamb, of Levens Drive in Carlisle, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, August 31.

Michael Lamb has been jailed for ‘horrific’ sexual attack. Credit: Cumbria Police

The 74-year-old was arrested following the incident where he followed a child into toilets and sexually assaulted him, then he was remanded and admitted to the charge of sexual assault.

The court heard how, on 1 February 2023, a boy aged 13 had gone into the toilets at Market Hall in Carlisle but was followed in by Lamb.

The boy went into a cubicle but Lamb followed him inside and put his hand over the child’s mouth, telling him ‘don’t say anything or I’ll hurt you’. Lamb put his foot against the cubicle door and sexually assaulted the boy.

Lamb was arrested and initially claimed it was he who was sexually assaulted by the child. However, Lamb admitted the offence in court.

Detective Constable Lee Clark said: “This was a horrific attack on a young boy who was threatened and had no means of escaping the situation Lamb put him in.

“Lamb initially refused to take any responsibility for his actions. However, the investigation showed unequivocally that Lamb had attacked the young boy, resulting in a guilty plea at court.

“Support is available in Cumbria for victims of sexual offences. The Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate. You will be supported throughout our investigation.”

If you have been affected by rape or sexual assault, please contact The Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Service’s 24/7 free helpline on 0808 118 6432.

If you wish to report to police you can do so online at http://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it. You can also phone on 101.

Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.