ANDREW SEYMOUR FROM TANG HALL SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL ABUSE IN YORK

In a case that has shocked the community of York, Andrew Seymour, a resident of Constantine Avenue in Tang Hall, was formally sentenced to six years in prison for a series of heinous sexual offenses committed against two young girls. The crimes spanned over a decade, beginning with Seymour’s first known abuse of a girl when she was only three years old in 1978, and continuing until 1987. The severity and repeated nature of these offenses highlight the disturbing pattern of Seymour’s predatory behavior.

Additionally, Seymour was convicted of abusing a second victim, starting when she was just 12 years old, and continuing over a period of two years from 1986 to 1988. These acts included attempted rape, gross indecency, indecent assault, and child cruelty, all of which he pleaded guilty to during an earlier hearing. The court proceedings took place at Teesside Crown Court, where Seymour faced justice for his crimes.

As part of his sentencing, Seymour was also subjected to an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which aims to restrict his activities and prevent further offenses. Furthermore, he will remain on the sex offenders register for the rest of his life and is disqualified from working with children in any capacity. These measures underscore the seriousness with which the justice system views his crimes and the ongoing threat he poses to the community.

Detective Constable Tracey Lumb, a representative of North Yorkshire Police’s “Protecting Vulnerable Persons’ Unit” based in York, issued a statement emphasizing the gravity of Seymour’s offenses. She described the crimes as “appalling sexual crimes against two young children who couldn’t defend themselves and were terrified of Andrew Seymour.” She expressed that the sentence reflects the horror of his actions and affirmed that the court rightly deemed incarceration as the only appropriate response.

Detective Lumb also praised the bravery of the victims, acknowledging their courage in coming forward and encouraging others who may have suffered similar abuse to seek help. She reassured the public that the police have specially trained officers ready to handle such sensitive cases with the utmost care and confidentiality, offering hope for victims to find support and justice.