Overview
- Newcastle Crown Court sentenced John Quinn on October 8 to a total of 10½ years in prison, including 8½ years for the sexual offences.
- The sentence also covered perverting the course of justice, breaching a suspended sentence and two breaches of a restraining order.
- Quinn will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and is subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order and restraining orders.
- A jury found him guilty in June after a six-day trial, following what police said was a swift charge the day after the victim reported the abuse.
- The victim’s statement detailed ongoing trauma and loss of confidence, while Northumbria Police described Quinn as extremely dangerous and urged other victims to seek support and report offences.