Worcester man jailed for child sex abuse
Philip Lakey, 63, of Ombersley Road was convicted of multiple sexual offences against one victim
Last updated 17th Jul 2026
A man has been sentenced to more than 22 years for multiple sexual offences against a child.
Philip Lakey, 63, of Ombersley Road, Worcester pleaded not guilty at his original hearing but was found guilty at trial in April.
He was further ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life, will be subject to a 25 year sexual harm prevention order and received a restraining order to protect the victim.
Today (17 July) he was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court for the offences, including rape and assault, which took place between 2019 and 2022.
Detective Constable Philippa Stevens, who investigated the case, said: “We are pleased to get this long sentence for Lakey whose disgusting actions have had a terrible impact upon his victim.
“We hope this will feel like some sense of some justice for the victim, and I would like to thank them for trusting the judicial process.
“We also hope this court result will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault or those who know of such crimes to come forward and speak to us so we can attempt to bring their attackers to justice too.
“We will always listen to you and act where appropriate to bring predators like Lakey before the courts with the aim of securing justice and long custodial sentences as in this case.”
Support available
You can report sexual offences via West Mercia Police - always call 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.