OLD COLWYN AND TAMPWORTH MAN DAVID CROOK SENTENCED FOR RAPE OF TEENAGER AFTER PARTY

In a case that has spanned over three decades, David Crook, a 68-year-old man originally from Tamworth, Staffordshire, and currently residing on Albert Road in Old Colwyn, North Wales, has been convicted and sentenced for a serious sexual assault that occurred in 1983. The incident involved a 15-year-old girl who was victimized after attending a party in Tamworth during the period around Bonfire Night.

According to court records, Crook was found guilty following a comprehensive four-day trial held in Staffordshire. The presiding judge, Recorder Jason MacAdam, sentenced Crook to 13 years in prison. During the sentencing, the judge remarked, “You were a man of positive character, but you became a monster,” highlighting the stark contrast between Crook’s past reputation and his actions in this case.

The court heard that the young girl had attended a social gathering in Tamworth, where she found herself without a place to sleep. As a result, she sought refuge at another nearby house. It was during her stay there that Crook entered the room where she was sleeping. He exposed himself to her, an act that was both shocking and deeply disturbing. The assault continued when Crook took her to a nearby van, where he committed the rape.

Details of the case emerged further when a friend of the victim disclosed that she had been told about the incident at the time. However, it was only many years later that the victim’s friend decided to contact the police on her behalf, prompting a renewed investigation into the matter.

Following the report, authorities swiftly acted. Crook was arrested, taken in for questioning, and subsequently brought back to Staffordshire for trial. The case underscores the importance of persistence in seeking justice, even after many years have passed since the crime occurred, and highlights the ongoing efforts of Staffordshire Police to bring offenders to justice regardless of the elapsed time.