SNEYD GREEN SEX OFFENDER DONALD PASKIN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN STOKE-ON-TRENT
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Sneyd Green Sexual Abuser
In January 2015, Donald Paskin, a man with no fixed address but formerly residing on Norton Avenue in Sneyd Green, was sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offenses involving a young girl. The case, heard at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse that spanned over seven months, during which Paskin subjected his young victim to a series of sexual assaults.
The court was informed that Paskin, aged 59, had engaged in sexual misconduct with the girl on several occasions. Some of these acts were recorded by Paskin himself, as he filmed the girl during certain episodes of abuse at a residence in North Staffordshire. Additionally, he touched her inappropriately during a visit to a fairground in the city, further compounding the severity of his crimes.
The victim, whose identity remains protected for legal reasons, was deeply affected by the ordeal. Prosecutor Neil Ahuja described her emotional state, stating, “This matter only came to light when the victim told her mum about what had been happening. The child was distraught. She was sobbing as she recalled what he had done.” The court heard that Paskin was initially uncooperative, denying the allegations during his arrest, which added to the gravity of his actions.
Paskin’s personal history was also discussed during the proceedings. It was noted that he has been suffering from episodes of depression, which may have influenced his behavior. Joanne Wallbanks, representing the defense, acknowledged that Paskin had pleaded guilty, albeit late in the process. She emphasized his honesty about his actions, stating, “The defendant did plead guilty although it was very late. He is someone who has been frank and honest about what he has done.” Wallbanks also highlighted Paskin’s unstable living situation following the death of his wife in 2010, which contributed to his mental health struggles. Despite these factors, she acknowledged that there was little to mitigate the seriousness of his crimes.
In addition to the sexual assault charges, Paskin admitted to one count of making indecent images of a child, after he was found to have filmed the young girl during the abuse. The court was told that the evidence against him was overwhelming from an early stage, and he had multiple opportunities to admit guilt but chose not to do so until the case was listed for trial.
Judge Paul Glenn delivered the sentence, condemning Paskin’s actions and emphasizing the impact on the victim. He stated, “You pleaded guilty when these matters were listed on December 8 – the fourth time this case was listed in court. You had ample opportunity to indicate your guilt but you chose not to do so. The evidence was overwhelming in this case from an early stage and you refused to acknowledge it. The victim was upset because of what you did and she is likely to have suffered psychological harm from your actions.” Paskin was therefore sentenced to a decade behind bars for his heinous crimes, marking a significant moment in the ongoing effort to protect children from sexual predators in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
The court was informed that Paskin, aged 59, had engaged in sexual misconduct with the girl on several occasions. Some of these acts were recorded by Paskin himself, as he filmed the girl during certain episodes of abuse at a residence in North Staffordshire. Additionally, he touched her inappropriately during a visit to a fairground in the city, further compounding the severity of his crimes.
The victim, whose identity remains protected for legal reasons, was deeply affected by the ordeal. Prosecutor Neil Ahuja described her emotional state, stating, “This matter only came to light when the victim told her mum about what had been happening. The child was distraught. She was sobbing as she recalled what he had done.” The court heard that Paskin was initially uncooperative, denying the allegations during his arrest, which added to the gravity of his actions.
Paskin’s personal history was also discussed during the proceedings. It was noted that he has been suffering from episodes of depression, which may have influenced his behavior. Joanne Wallbanks, representing the defense, acknowledged that Paskin had pleaded guilty, albeit late in the process. She emphasized his honesty about his actions, stating, “The defendant did plead guilty although it was very late. He is someone who has been frank and honest about what he has done.” Wallbanks also highlighted Paskin’s unstable living situation following the death of his wife in 2010, which contributed to his mental health struggles. Despite these factors, she acknowledged that there was little to mitigate the seriousness of his crimes.
In addition to the sexual assault charges, Paskin admitted to one count of making indecent images of a child, after he was found to have filmed the young girl during the abuse. The court was told that the evidence against him was overwhelming from an early stage, and he had multiple opportunities to admit guilt but chose not to do so until the case was listed for trial.
Judge Paul Glenn delivered the sentence, condemning Paskin’s actions and emphasizing the impact on the victim. He stated, “You pleaded guilty when these matters were listed on December 8 – the fourth time this case was listed in court. You had ample opportunity to indicate your guilt but you chose not to do so. The evidence was overwhelming in this case from an early stage and you refused to acknowledge it. The victim was upset because of what you did and she is likely to have suffered psychological harm from your actions.” Paskin was therefore sentenced to a decade behind bars for his heinous crimes, marking a significant moment in the ongoing effort to protect children from sexual predators in the Stoke-on-Trent area.