Scott Grineau

A sex offender from Thatcham has been jailed for seven years following his conviction for committing abhorrent sexual crimes against a child in Oxfordshire. Scott Grineau, aged 38, of Pegasus Close, was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, March 15, 2024, of five counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The offences occurred over one night in September 2021 in Witney, Oxfordshire. Grineau was arrested the day after the crimes were reported to Thames Valley Police on September 15, 2021, and formally charged via postal requisition on December 23, 2022. He was acquitted of one additional count of sexual activity with a child during the trial.

Following the guilty verdicts, Judge [Name not specified in article] sentenced Grineau to a total of seven years' imprisonment, with an extended 12 years on licence. He will also be required to register as a sex offender indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring by authorities.

• Offences: Five counts of sexual activity with a child; two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
• Location: Witney, Oxfordshire.
• Date of Offences: September 2021.
• Trial Conclusion: March 15, 2024, at Oxford Crown Court.

Detective Constable Samantha Hunter of the Thames Valley Police Child Abuse Investigation Unit commented on the case, stating: “Scott Grineau has now been held to account for some abhorrent offences against a child.” The investigation was supported by the victim, whose courage was praised by the officer. This case underscores Thames Valley Police's commitment to pursuing justice in child sexual abuse matters, with the force handling the report, arrest, and prosecution process throughout.