Lincolnshire child sex abuser jailed after paedophile hunter sting.

Lincolnshire Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Sex Offenses

Alistair Riggott, 53, of Grosvenor Road, Skegness, has been sentenced to three years in prison for child sex offenses. He was arrested in Portugal by a joint operation involving Portuguese police, Lincolnshire Police International Unit, and the National Crime Agency.

The arrest followed a warrant issued by Boston Magistrate's Court in October 2021 after Riggott failed to appear in court. He was charged with several offenses including attempting to cause a child to watch/look at an image of sexual activity, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage a child in sexual communication, and the making and possession of indecent images of children.

Following a wanted man appeal, an investigation revealed that Riggott may have fled the UK. After discovering his potential location in Portugal, Lincolnshire Police International Unit collaborated with local forces to track him down.

Riggott was successfully apprehended and extradited back to the UK. He admitted to the offenses on Tuesday, August 9, at Lincoln Crown Court. He will also have to comply with the sex offender notification requirements.

Detective Sgt Sam Ward commented on Riggott's conviction, stating: "This is another dangerous offender facing a term in prison for what he has done. Ultimately, our work on this case means that the county is safer today and children are safeguarded as a result. Our Officers, colleagues in Portugal, and the NCA worked diligently to find Riggott and bring him back to the UK to face justice. It's a powerful message that we will not give up the search for any suspect, wherever they may try to hide."