Dominic Scribbins jailed for sexual abuse of girls

A “selfish and dangerous” pedophile has been jailed for sexually abusing girls as young as four over a 16-year period.

Dominic Scribbins, 39, of Plymouth, was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison at Bristol Crown Court.

At a trial in November he was found guilty of 16 offenses against victims aged between four and 14 from Bristol and Dorset.

Judge William Hart said Scribbins “abused the trust of three different families to sexually abuse their young daughters.”

Detective Sergeant Lucy Bryant, of Avon and Somerset Police, led a four-year investigation into Scribbins after a victim approached officers in 2020. Following this, other victims came forward.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, one woman detailed the horrific abuse inflicted on her.

“The flashbacks of my body being touched like that make me feel physically sick,” she said.

“It’s like an out-of-body experience in a nightmare. I’m always next to my younger self, living and watching the abuse happen.

“What you did to me when I was a child was so disgusting. I have no idea how you lived with yourself for all those years.”

Another of his victims said she had been “plagued with anxiety” and suffered from sleep paralysis.

Addressing Scribbins in court, he said: “You have terrified me of living my life, terrified of bringing my own children into this world because the reality I know is that there are monsters like you living among us.

“I’m here to tell you today that the girl you took advantage of years ago, that innocent girl you stole from, is no longer that terrified girl.

“I’m a survivor and stronger for it. I choose not to let you win. More than half my life you got away with it, but not anymore.”

Following the sentencing, Ms Bryant gave a statement outside court, praising the “exceptional bravery, patience and courage” of the victims.

“Today, this bravery has been rewarded when a dangerous man is imprisoned for a long time,” he said.

“He was selfish in his actions, seeking to satisfy his own sexual desires without remorse or concern for those he had harmed.

“His crimes were heinous, and then subjecting his victims to a lengthy judicial process without admitting what he had done is cowardly.

“I hope other victims know that no matter when the abuse occurred, if something happened to you, please let us know. You will be supported.”

Scribbins’ convictions include eight counts of indecent assault and three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.

An indefinite restraining order was imposed against the victims and he was placed on the sex offenders register for life.