Kai Edmundson

Kai Edmundson, an 18-year-old from Oswaldtwistle who is now of no fixed address, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for a series of serious sexual offences against a minor. The case, which came before the courts in Lancashire in October 2025, highlights the dangers of online grooming and the possession of child sexual abuse material.

According to details released by Lancashire Police, Edmundson engaged in grooming a 14-year-old girl via online platforms. He manipulated and coerced the vulnerable teenager into self-harming, exploiting her trust and emotional state. In addition to this predatory behaviour, Edmundson was found to have possessed and shared indecent images of children, further evidencing his involvement in the distribution of illegal material. These actions were deemed to have caused significant harm to the victim and posed a broader risk to child safety online.

• Grooming of a 14-year-old girl online
• Encouragement of self-harm
• Possession and sharing of indecent images of children

The sentencing took place in October 2025 at a Lancashire court, where Judge [name not specified] imposed the custodial term, reflecting the severity of the offences. Lancashire Police's investigation uncovered digital evidence that linked Edmundson directly to the crimes, including communications and files on his devices. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police stated, 'We take all reports of online grooming and child exploitation extremely seriously, and this case demonstrates our commitment to protecting young people from such predators.'

Edmundson's background prior to the offences is not detailed in public reports, but his lack of a fixed address at the time of sentencing suggests instability. The case has been covered in local media, including the Blackpool Gazette, as part of a roundup of criminals jailed in the region during October 2025. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in monitoring online interactions involving minors.