ALAN MEDD SENTENCED FOR CHILD ABUSE IN BILLINGHAM AND STOCKTON
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Stockton Billingham Sexual Abuser
In a case that has spanned decades, Alan Medd, a 76-year-old resident of Billingham and Stockton, was formally sentenced in February 2015 to a term of 15 years in prison for serious crimes committed against four children during the 1980s and 1990s. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details of his offenses, which included acts of indecent assault and acts of indecency with a minor.
Prosecutors emphasized the ongoing danger Medd poses to the public, particularly to children, and highlighted the importance of implementing protective measures to prevent any further harm. The court acknowledged the severity of his actions and the long-lasting impact on the victims. As part of the legal process, Medd was remanded into custody, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date, ensuring that justice would be served for the victims and the community.
This case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for continued efforts to protect vulnerable children from abuse, regardless of how much time has passed since the offenses occurred.
Prosecutors emphasized the ongoing danger Medd poses to the public, particularly to children, and highlighted the importance of implementing protective measures to prevent any further harm. The court acknowledged the severity of his actions and the long-lasting impact on the victims. As part of the legal process, Medd was remanded into custody, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date, ensuring that justice would be served for the victims and the community.
This case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for continued efforts to protect vulnerable children from abuse, regardless of how much time has passed since the offenses occurred.