GARY SMITHIES FROM HOLGATE, YORK, SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF UNDERAGE GIRLS IN YORK

A man identified as Gary Smithies, a resident of Holgate in York, has been handed down a prison sentence of three and a half years after being found guilty of serious sexual offences involving two underage girls during the early 2000s. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details about the abuse, which took place over a period of time and involved the supply of alcohol to the young victims.

According to court records, both girls, who were under the age of 14 at the time, consumed large quantities of alcohol during a day out, which was part of the abuse they endured. The incidents came to light after a family member of one of the victims reported the matter to the authorities, prompting a police investigation that uncovered the extent of Smithies' misconduct.

Further details disclosed during the trial indicated that Smithies later attempted to engage in sexual activity with one of the girls in a park, an act that compounded the severity of his crimes. Smithies pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences, acknowledging his guilt in court, which led to his sentencing.

In addition to his prison term, Smithies was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and the role of family members in bringing such crimes to light, ultimately leading to justice for the victims.