Liverpool paedophile Christopher Clements jailed for sexual offences

A prominent judge today condemned Christopher Clements as a 'dangerous paedophile' and stated he is 'beyond help' due to his 'complete denial' of his crimes. Clements had groomed and sexually abused a young boy in Liverpool, actions that have left the victim suffering from nightmares and severe psychological distress. The court heard that Clements gave the boy wine, watched pornography with him, and subjected him to a series of depraved sexual acts, including touching his penis, pressing his own against the child's back, and groping him. This is the second time Clements has molested a boy; he previously admitted to similar crimes and was jailed in April 2011 for 14 months after possessing indecent images of children, and again in September 2015 for possessing more indecent images, with a subsequent 12-month sentence and an extended licence. During his trial, Clements continued to deny the latest allegations, despite evidence and victim testimony. The trial included a victim statement where the second boy described suffering anger issues, trust issues, panic attacks, migraines, nightmares, and mental breakdowns, saying, "I have very bad anger issues and severe trust issues. I can't go out on my own...every time I close my eyes I have nightmares. The abuse I suffered is always on my mind - it will not let me go." The judge, Thomas Teague QC, remarked that Clements remains in 'complete denial' and exhibits 'self-deception,' which suggests he is not committed to eradicating his sexual tendencies. The sentencing involved six years in prison with an extended two years on licence, and Clements was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. The court emphasized his long-standing history of sexual offences, indicating an entrenched propensity for such crimes, and confirmed he was a dangerous offender. The court also noted that Clements would serve at least two-thirds of his sentence behind bars and only be released if deemed no longer a risk by the Parole Board.