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Middlesbrough Child Sex Offender Given 23-Year Extended Sentence After Videos Found

Police digital forensics uncovered abuse videos with prohibited cartoons used to manipulate children.

Overview

  • Connor Wright, 31, received an extended term totaling 23 years, comprising 18 years in custody plus five years on extended licence.
  • He pleaded guilty to 25 offences, including child rape, voyeurism, and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
  • He must serve two thirds of the 18-year custodial term before the parole board can consider release.
  • A restraining order bars contact with victims and he will remain on the sex offenders' register for life.
  • A raid seized his phone, hard drive and computer, revealing indecent images, 138 prohibited cartoon images, and videos in which his tattoo identified him, with Judge Joanne Kidd condemning his use of such material to normalise abuse and Cleveland Police crediting specialist teams for the case.