COLIN WRIGHT JAILED IN SUNDERLAND FOR PERVERTED SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST SCHOOLGIRLS
A convicted sex offender named Colin Wright carried out disturbing sexual assaults on schoolgirls after opening his home as a haven for truancy, where teenagers were offered alcohol and drugs.Newcastle Crown Court heard that Wright, who was already registered as a sex offender, groomed young girls with alcohol and amphetamines so he could exploit them.
He even offered money in exchange for illegal sexual services from youths visiting his Sunderland residence, where he was known by the nickname "Cosh".
Now 61, Wright denied 11 charges including causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual activity with a child, sexual assault, attempted rape, supplying a class B drug, and attempting to pay for sexual services of a child.
These offences involved three schoolgirls.
The jury convicted him after a trial, and he was sentenced to 16 years in prison with an additional four-year extended license period.
He is also required to register as a sex offender and will be subject to a lifelong sexual harm prevention order.
The court also revealed that in 2020, Wright was previously jailed for offences dating back to the 1970s.
Judge Amanda Rippon described Wright as someone with an "enduring sexual attraction to children and a willingness to offend against them if circumstances allow," highlighting that he poses a "significant risk." The judge explained that Wright’s home in Sunderland served as a "place to truant from school, smoke, be given amphetamine and alcohol," during the period of offences.
Addressing the impact on victims, Judge Rippon stated that the "impact on the victims was and remains quite profound." According to court evidence, Wright offered one teen £50 to strip before sexually assaulting her, later giving her £20 in an envelope.
He also offered another teen £100 to have full sexual intercourse with him, but she refused.
In an impact statement, one victim said, "I have night terrors and see his face in my dreams," while another described becoming "an angry young girl" after her experience with Wright and feeling disconnected from the world.
Lorraine Mustard, defending Wright who now resides on Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle, stated, "He concedes he has committed some of the offences.
He does not have a clear recollection of what exactly took place but he does take responsibility for his behaviour.
He is thoroughly ashamed of himself and apologetic for it."
