Blackpool paedophile found guilty of 17 sexual offences
He denied the charges but was found guilty after a 12-day trial
Last updated 22nd Jan 2026
A man from Blackpool has been charged with 17 sexual offences, including child sex offences.
57-year-old Stuart Williams was arrested after messaging decoys he believed were young girls.
He was caught by undercover police officers three times, once whilst he was on bail for the first two.
Lancashire Police launched an investigation into Williams, and uncovered three reports of historic sexual offences against children.
An adult also reported a sexual offence by Williams against her.
During cross examination, Williams accidentally admitted two offences of making indecent images of children.
Despite pleading not guilty, Williams has been charged with:
- Three counts of indecent assaults of a girl under the age of 14
- Attempted rape of a female under the age of 16
- Four counts of sexually assaulting a female age 13 and over
- Two counts of sexual assault of a female
- Three counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child
- Possession of Category B indecent images of children
- Possession of Category C indecent images of children
He's set to be sentenced on 9th February.