DALE AGNEW OF HULL SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN SHOCKING CASE
In a deeply disturbing case that has left a lasting scar on the victims, Dale Agnew, a man from Hull, was convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses committed against two young women during their childhood.The incidents, which spanned several years, have had profound and lasting effects on the survivors, with one describing her life as forever altered by the trauma.
During the proceedings at Hull Crown Court in May 2017, the court heard harrowing testimonies from both women, who bravely recounted the devastating impact of Agnew’s actions.
The first victim, who was subjected to 14 separate offenses by Agnew, including acts that would now be classified as child rape, described the profound loss of her self-respect and innocence.
She tearfully expressed her anguish, stating, "You have taken every ounce of self-respect and self-worth I ever had for myself away.
I was a child and a little girl – you pushed into things I did not want to do.
I wonder every day why you chose to do the things you did.
If you had any sort of conscience you would have admitted it.
I know the pain and horrible feeling I get will never fully go away.
Monster.
I hate you for what you have done to me." The second woman also provided a heartbreaking account of how the abuse has affected her entire life.
She revealed ongoing struggles with coping, nightmares, and difficulty forming emotional bonds, attributing these issues directly to her experiences with Agnew.
She expressed her fears about having children, saying, "I don’t want children, or I’m terrified to do so.
I don’t think I can bring a child into a world where there are people like him." The process of reporting the crimes and giving evidence in court was described as exhausting and emotionally draining, with her feeling judged and overwhelmed.
Agnew, who was 30 years old at the time of sentencing and from Newtown Court in east Hull, denied all allegations throughout the trial.
Despite his protests of innocence, the jury found him guilty by majority on all 17 charges, which included the most serious offenses against the younger victim.
During the verdict reading, Agnew was visibly emotional, crying in the dock and protesting with a firm “no” as the court’s decision was announced.
Prosecutor Paul Genney read out the victims’ statements, emphasizing the severity of the crimes and their lasting impact.
The judge, Mark Bury, sentenced Agnew to four and a half years in prison, noting the devastating effect his actions had on the victims.
The judge also ordered Agnew to register as a sex offender for life, underscoring the seriousness of his crimes and the need for ongoing public safety measures.
As the court proceedings concluded, the female foreman of the jury was visibly emotional and wept as she left the courtroom, a testament to the profound effect this case had on everyone involved.
