DAVID CARTER FROM GATESHEAD SENT BACK TO PRISON AFTER NEW VICTIMS COME FORWARD

In April 2017, a man named David Carter, previously convicted of serious sexual offenses, was once again taken into custody following the emergence of new victims willing to come forward and testify against him.

Carter, who resides in Gateshead, had previously served a ten-year prison sentence after being convicted in August 2006 for the rape of a teenage girl. After completing his sentence, he was released back into the community, only to have his past crimes revisited when additional victims stepped forward with their accounts of abuse.

The new allegations prompted a court hearing at Newcastle Crown Court, where Judge Robert Adams presided. During the proceedings, Carter was described as a “dangerous” individual, and the court sentenced him to an additional nine years behind bars. Furthermore, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and was subject to a sexual harm prevention order, reflecting the serious nature of his offenses.

The court was informed that Carter’s sexual misconduct occurred around the same period, but it was only recently that two of his victims found the strength to speak out publicly. One of these victims, who had endured repeated sexual assaults and rapes, provided a harrowing statement to police, describing the profound and lasting impact of Carter’s actions on her life.

She stated, “He has taken my life. It is always in my head. I just thought I was no good. Every time I try to be happy, I just feel depressed or angry. I feel proper dirty. I feel dirty now. I can’t sleep, and when I do, I have nightmares. I wake up soaked with sweat and have flashbacks. It destroys me. I don’t feel safe even now. I know he can’t hurt me physically, but I worry he might come to my house. I know it’s stupid, but I think stuff like that. I just want a normal life. I wish I could wipe it away. He has taken enough of my life. I don’t want him to take any more. All I ever wanted was to be normal.”

Judge Adams addressed Carter directly, stating that his actions had left his victim feeling “worthless” and that he had “effectively taken away all her life,” causing severe psychological harm.

The second victim, who was assaulted once, described feeling “scared” during the attack. The court emphasized that Carter’s behavior marked him as a “high risk of serious harm to children,” underscoring the dangerous nature of his conduct.

It was also noted that Carter’s address was listed as Mallory Place, Gateshead, and that he has ongoing health issues, which were considered during sentencing.

The court’s decision reflects the seriousness with which the justice system treats sexual offenses and the importance of protecting the community from individuals deemed a significant threat due to their past and present conduct.