Crediton man jailed for sexual offences

A Crediton man has been jailed for more than nine years after pleading guilty to a range of sexual offences and another offence. Lukasz Grzywna, 30, of Upton Hellions, Crediton, had previously admitted 13 sexual offences and one drug related offence.

A Crediton man has been jailed for more than nine years after pleading guilty to a range of sexual offences and another offence. 

Lukasz Grzywna, 30, of Upton Hellions, Crediton, had previously admitted 13 sexual offences and one drug related offence when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Monday 11 November. 

Grzywna pleaded guilty to five charges of voyeurism, five of charges of attempting to observe a person in a private act, sexual assault, and knowingly trespassing on a premises with the intention of committing a sexual act and possessing a prohibited image of a child.  

He also pleaded guilty to offering to supply a class B drug. 

The court heard that Grzywna was arrested in the early hours of Sunday 14 July in Crediton after a man had been seen to leave a child’s bedroom, after he was disturbed by someone in the house. 

He was subsequently charged with knowingly trespassing on a premises with the intention of committing a sexual act. 

Investigators found evidence on his phone, including videos relating to sexual assault and voyeurism and messages about drug supply, that led to the further charge being made. 

He was sentenced to nine years and eight months when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Monday 14 April. He will also serve three years on extended licence and has to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. He was made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on release.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Becky Carvell said: “We welcome the sentence passed down today and my thoughts, as they have been throughout the investigation and court process, are with those affected by Lukasz Grzywna’s actions.

The victims and their families have shown great courage in supporting this prosecution.

“We would encourage anyone who has been subject to similar behaviour to report it. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.”

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