A ‘dangerous’ child sex offender who attacked young girls in the Bristol area has been found guilty following a three-year investigation.
Dominic Scribbins, 39, from Plymouth, was found guilty by a jury of 16 offences following a seven-day trial at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, November 29.
He was found guilty of the following:
- Eight counts of indecent assault
- Three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13
- Two counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration
- And one count each of assault by penetration, sexual assault and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
The court heard how between 2003 and 2019, Scribbins had sexually and indecently assaulted several young girls in the Bristol and Dorset area, who were between the ages of four and 14 at the time of the incidents.
Officers first started investigating the case in 2021 when one of the victims came forward and reported non-recent sexual assaults by Scribbins. Following this, other victims came forward to make their own reports.
Following an extensive investigation, Scribbins was arrested on November 11, 2021, and later charged on May 31 last year.
Officer in the case, Detective Sergeant Lucy Bryant, said: “It has been three years since the victims in this case came forward to the police and I thank them for their bravery and resilience in supporting a prosecution.
“Because of their courage, a dangerous child sex offender has been taken off the streets and, following his sentencing in January, will hopefully be in prison for many years to come.
“Sexual offences against such young and vulnerable members of our society are among the most despicable. Children should be able to trust adults and know they are safe in their company, but Scribbins brought about only pain and upset for his victims.
“No matter when the abuse happened, if something has happened to you then please report it to us, you will be believed and supported. We are committed to doing whatever is needed to achieve justice for the victims, while also providing and signposting them to safeguarding and support services.”
Scribbins was found not guilty of one count of sexual assault of a child under 13.
He was remanded into custody and will appear at Bristol Crown Court for sentencing on Monday, January 13.
It is never too late to report an offence. If you’ve been a victim of sexual abuse, recent or non-recent, you don’t even have to speak to the police. You can report rape or sexual assault, whether it is recent or non-recent by calling 101 or visiting www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/rape-and-sexual-assault.
Find out more about what support is available to you at the ‘When you are ready’ website here: When You Are Ready.