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Clifford Road, Blackpool, FY1
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Blackpool man David Cummings guilty of 26 rape and child sex offences
David Cummings, 40, of Clifford Road, Blackpool, has been found guilty of 26 counts of rape and child sex offences at Preston Crown Court. The verdicts, returned on Tuesday, include 20 offences involving victims under 16.
Lancashire Police said Detective Sergeant Jamie Robinson led a four-year investigation that proved pivotal in securing the convictions.
In a police statement, DS Robinson said:
“This was a disgusting case of a man who used his influence and control to commit the most heinous crimes against vulnerable children over a number of years. His behaviour stole their childhood and left them with real scars for life.
“However, what he did not anticipate was their strength and courage, even in the face of difficult and challenging times. They remained consistent and stood by doing what was right – both for them and to protect others.
“I am incredibly proud of their strength and determination in getting justice even when having to face the awful things Mr Cummings had done to them. Mr Cummings showed no remorse and appeared smug in proceedings, until the jury called out guilty 26 times.”
The 26 guilty verdicts comprise:
- 5 counts of rape of a girl under 13
- 7 counts of rape of a girl aged 13–15
- 1 count of attempted rape of a girl aged 13–15
- 2 counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13–15 to engage in sexual activity (no penetration)
- 1 count of sexual activity with a girl aged 13–15 involving penetration
- 4 counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13–15 (no penetration)
- 5 counts of rape of a woman aged 16 or over
- 1 count of sexual assault of a female
Cummings is due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Friday 11 December 2026 and faces a possible life sentence.