A senior NHS manager described as "devious, scheming and manipulative" has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting young girls he groomed through Snapchat.
Paul Lipscombe, 51, from Rothley in Leicestershire, admitted to 34 offences against six girls aged between 12 and 15 during a period from September 2023 to April 2024.
Systematic Grooming Operation
Leicester Crown Court heard how Lipscombe created multiple Snapchat profiles using fake names including Dom Woodmore and George to target vulnerable young girls. He falsely told his victims he was in his late 20s or early 30s when initially contacting them.
Five of the six girls eventually met with Lipscombe in person, where they were subjected to rape or sexual assault. The investigation began after a 15-year-old girl reported missing told police she had been raped.
Police arrested Lipscombe in April 2024 when officers pulled over his car in Birstall, near Leicester, while he was suspected of kidnapping the missing teenager. The court heard the girl had been picked up by Lipscombe late at night near her home before being taken to a hotel.
Disturbing Evidence Uncovered
Subsequent searches of the hotel, Lipscombe's car and his home revealed evidence of sexual assault against the child. Police recovered numerous items including:
- Soft toys
- Restraints
- Vodka
- His mobile phone
- Another mobile device that had been wiped
Authorities also discovered a significant number of indecent images of children on his devices and online storage accounts. Most disturbingly, Lipscombe had established a website where people could purchase illegal AI-generated child abuse videos.
Court Sentencing and Police Appeal
Passing sentence on Tuesday 11 November 2025, Judge Keith Raynor told Lipscombe he was "intelligent, confident, resourceful and well-organised" and that his victims were "truly vulnerable."
"The sexual abuse of young girls was an obsession in life for you," Judge Raynor stated, describing Lipscombe as "bold in your offending" and someone who took "very high risks."
Lipscombe received a sentence of 28 years and one month, with an additional three years on licence after his release. He has been placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Detective Constable Lauren Speight from the Child Abuse Investigation Unit confirmed their investigation continues: "We suspect he may have been in contact with other girls and could well have committed sexual offences against others."
The married NHS executive worked with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust as a performance and informatics specialist. The trust suspended him upon arrest and later dismissed him in June 2024, confirming nothing indicated his criminal activity was connected to his role.
