July 14, 2023 4.10 pm This story is over 16 months old

Spalding man convicted of historic rape attempt against young boy

Victim told how the abuse affected his whole life

A Spalding man who was found guilty of historic sex offences against two children was today (Fri) jailed for 14 years.

James Blackbourne, 39, formerly of Green Lane, was convicted of attempting to rape a boy aged under-13 after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.