ALAN MOORE FROM CARRICK SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES AND INDECENT IMAGES
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Carrick, Alan David Moore, aged 45, has been sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison after being found guilty of multiple serious charges related to the sexual abuse of a teenage girl.The sentencing was delivered by His Honour Judge Tom Burgess, the Recorder of Belfast, during a court session that highlighted the gravity of Moore's offenses and the ongoing risk he poses to society.
Judge Burgess made it clear that Moore, a resident of Windslow Drive in Carrick, would not be released after serving his minimum term.
Instead, he was informed that he would spend the rest of his life on licence, a measure that underscores the dangerous nature of his crimes and the potential threat he continues to pose.
The judge also emphasized that the decision regarding Moore's release after the five-year period would ultimately rest with the Parole Commissioners Board, leaving open the possibility of continued supervision or detention depending on future assessments.
The case stemmed from a three-week trial held in November, during which the court heard detailed evidence of Moore's criminal behavior.
He was convicted on multiple counts, including three charges of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old girl, three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a minor, and one count of committing an act of gross indecency.
Additionally, Moore was found guilty of six counts related to the possession and creation of indecent images of children, as well as one charge involving possession of an extreme pornography image.
These offenses were committed over a period spanning from January 31, 2008, to May 31, 2009.
The court was also informed that the young girl involved had been subjected to highly sexualized online conversations, which added to the severity of the case.
Moore, during the trial, denied any sexual contact, claiming that his actions were part of a 'fantasy world.' His defense did not sway the jury, which found him guilty on all counts, leading to the harsh sentencing that reflects the seriousness of his crimes and the ongoing concern for the safety of minors in the community of Carrick.
