GARY PARKIN FROM BREDBURY SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR CHILD RAPE IN MANCHESTER
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Bredbury Rapist
In a significant development in the fight against child sexual abuse, Gary Parkin, a 47-year-old man from Thomas Street in Bredbury, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of multiple heinous crimes involving young girls. The conviction was handed down at Manchester Crown Court, where the court found Parkin guilty of rape, attempted rape, indecent assault, and child neglect.
According to police reports, Parkin's victims included two young girls, one of whom was only five years old at the time of her assault. The details of his crimes reveal a disturbing pattern of abuse that spanned several years, with the earliest incidents involving a girl when she was just five years old. The severity of his actions and the vulnerability of his victims have shocked the local community and prompted a thorough investigation.
Parkin's criminal history took a dramatic turn in 2001 when he was charged with child abduction after he took a 12-year-old girl to a hotel. However, he failed to appear in court to face these charges, effectively going on the run. For over a decade, he managed to evade law enforcement by living under an assumed identity, using the name Steven Ellis. Police officials confirmed that Parkin's ability to hide was facilitated by his living in various locations, including the town of Bredbury, where he was eventually discovered.
The breakthrough in the case came when police raided a residence on Thomas Street, where they found Parkin living in deplorable conditions. The house was described as being in a state of squalor, with no food present, indicating a pitiful existence. It was during this raid that authorities apprehended him, bringing an end to his decade-long attempt to evade justice.
Following his arrest, one of the victims of the child abduction case came forward and disclosed details of several earlier rapes, some of which occurred when she was only five years old. This revelation prompted further investigation, which uncovered the disturbing extent of Parkin's crimes. During the inquiry, a second woman, who had also been raped by Parkin as a child, stepped forward to share her own traumatic experience.
Detective Sergeant Joanne Kay described the case as profoundly harrowing, noting that some members of the jury were visibly affected to the point of tears during the trial. She praised the victims for their remarkable courage in speaking out about their suffering, both to police and in court. Sergeant Kay emphasized that their bravery was instrumental in bringing Parkin to justice.
She further condemned Parkin's actions, criticizing his failure to take responsibility for his crimes and his continued existence in squalor rather than facing the consequences of his actions. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the resilience of victims who choose to come forward despite the trauma they endured.
According to police reports, Parkin's victims included two young girls, one of whom was only five years old at the time of her assault. The details of his crimes reveal a disturbing pattern of abuse that spanned several years, with the earliest incidents involving a girl when she was just five years old. The severity of his actions and the vulnerability of his victims have shocked the local community and prompted a thorough investigation.
Parkin's criminal history took a dramatic turn in 2001 when he was charged with child abduction after he took a 12-year-old girl to a hotel. However, he failed to appear in court to face these charges, effectively going on the run. For over a decade, he managed to evade law enforcement by living under an assumed identity, using the name Steven Ellis. Police officials confirmed that Parkin's ability to hide was facilitated by his living in various locations, including the town of Bredbury, where he was eventually discovered.
The breakthrough in the case came when police raided a residence on Thomas Street, where they found Parkin living in deplorable conditions. The house was described as being in a state of squalor, with no food present, indicating a pitiful existence. It was during this raid that authorities apprehended him, bringing an end to his decade-long attempt to evade justice.
Following his arrest, one of the victims of the child abduction case came forward and disclosed details of several earlier rapes, some of which occurred when she was only five years old. This revelation prompted further investigation, which uncovered the disturbing extent of Parkin's crimes. During the inquiry, a second woman, who had also been raped by Parkin as a child, stepped forward to share her own traumatic experience.
Detective Sergeant Joanne Kay described the case as profoundly harrowing, noting that some members of the jury were visibly affected to the point of tears during the trial. She praised the victims for their remarkable courage in speaking out about their suffering, both to police and in court. Sergeant Kay emphasized that their bravery was instrumental in bringing Parkin to justice.
She further condemned Parkin's actions, criticizing his failure to take responsibility for his crimes and his continued existence in squalor rather than facing the consequences of his actions. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the resilience of victims who choose to come forward despite the trauma they endured.