GRANT MCGILL, BRIAN PARKER, DEREK MCBRIDE AND TIM DALE SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN BATH, WREXHAM, AND RADSTOCK
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Wrexham Bath Radstock Child Sexual Abuser
In a harrowing case that has shocked communities across Bath, Radstock, and Wrexham, four men have been convicted and sentenced for a series of heinous child sexual abuse crimes spanning over seven years. The victims, two young girls whose identities are protected by law, endured unimaginable suffering from the offenders between 1996 and 2003, when they were aged between seven and fifteen.
Following a detailed trial at Bristol Crown Court, the four men—Grant McGill, Brian Parker, Derek McBride, and Tim Dale—were found guilty of a total of 45 separate charges related to child sexual abuse. Their actions have left indelible scars on the victims, who have spoken out about how their lives have been permanently altered by the abuse they suffered.
Grant McGill, aged 41 and residing in Radstock, was convicted of 35 counts of indecent assault and indecency with a child. His sentencing resulted in a prison term of 16 years. Additionally, McGill was sentenced to an eight-week term after he absconded during the trial proceedings, highlighting his attempt to evade justice.
Brian Parker, aged 48 and from Wrexham, received a sentence of nine years in prison after being convicted of eight offences, including indecent assault, indecency with a child, and possession of indecent images of children. His sentence also includes an extended license period of three years, reflecting the severity of his crimes.
Derek McBride, aged 62 and based in Lansdown, Bath, was sentenced to two years and six months behind bars. He admitted to four offences of indecency with a child and indecent assault during police interviews, which resulted in a reduced sentence. His crimes were committed against the same young victims, and his early guilty plea was taken into account during sentencing.
Tim Dale, aged 42 and from Twerton, Bath, was given a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. He was convicted of two offences of indecent assault, and his sentence reflects the court’s view of his involvement in the abuse.
During the court proceedings, victim impact statements were read aloud, revealing the profound and lasting effects of the abuse. One woman described her ongoing fears and feelings of helplessness, stating: “If I see men with children … I feel certain those children are being hurt and I feel powerless to stop it. If I hear children crying from another house, my imagination goes through the roof.” She expressed gratitude to the jury for helping her begin her journey toward recovery.
The second woman addressed the offenders directly, emphasizing that their actions could never be justified or forgiven. She said: “What you have done will never be okay, it will never be fixed. This isn’t something that ‘sorry’ makes all better. Our lives are forever impacted by your actions and your choices toward us. I can only be thankful that you can’t hurt anyone now and I hope that this experience and outcome has taught you something valuable – that your actions have consequences and you have no control over us. We are now stronger than we have ever been.”
In his sentencing remarks, His Honour Judge Mark Horton highlighted the predatory nature of the offenders’ actions. He pointed out that all four men targeted vulnerable young girls who were unlikely to report the abuse or seek help. The judge emphasized the lifelong emotional scars inflicted on the victims, describing their feelings of betrayal as enduring.
Judge Horton also characterized Brian Parker as a dangerous offender, noting his manipulative and calculated behavior, as well as his apparent lack of remorse. He expressed concern about Parker’s potential risk to others and ordered that he should not be released from prison until a parole board determines he no longer poses a threat, citing the risk of physical, sexual, and emotional harm to young people.
Following a detailed trial at Bristol Crown Court, the four men—Grant McGill, Brian Parker, Derek McBride, and Tim Dale—were found guilty of a total of 45 separate charges related to child sexual abuse. Their actions have left indelible scars on the victims, who have spoken out about how their lives have been permanently altered by the abuse they suffered.
Grant McGill, aged 41 and residing in Radstock, was convicted of 35 counts of indecent assault and indecency with a child. His sentencing resulted in a prison term of 16 years. Additionally, McGill was sentenced to an eight-week term after he absconded during the trial proceedings, highlighting his attempt to evade justice.
Brian Parker, aged 48 and from Wrexham, received a sentence of nine years in prison after being convicted of eight offences, including indecent assault, indecency with a child, and possession of indecent images of children. His sentence also includes an extended license period of three years, reflecting the severity of his crimes.
Derek McBride, aged 62 and based in Lansdown, Bath, was sentenced to two years and six months behind bars. He admitted to four offences of indecency with a child and indecent assault during police interviews, which resulted in a reduced sentence. His crimes were committed against the same young victims, and his early guilty plea was taken into account during sentencing.
Tim Dale, aged 42 and from Twerton, Bath, was given a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. He was convicted of two offences of indecent assault, and his sentence reflects the court’s view of his involvement in the abuse.
During the court proceedings, victim impact statements were read aloud, revealing the profound and lasting effects of the abuse. One woman described her ongoing fears and feelings of helplessness, stating: “If I see men with children … I feel certain those children are being hurt and I feel powerless to stop it. If I hear children crying from another house, my imagination goes through the roof.” She expressed gratitude to the jury for helping her begin her journey toward recovery.
The second woman addressed the offenders directly, emphasizing that their actions could never be justified or forgiven. She said: “What you have done will never be okay, it will never be fixed. This isn’t something that ‘sorry’ makes all better. Our lives are forever impacted by your actions and your choices toward us. I can only be thankful that you can’t hurt anyone now and I hope that this experience and outcome has taught you something valuable – that your actions have consequences and you have no control over us. We are now stronger than we have ever been.”
In his sentencing remarks, His Honour Judge Mark Horton highlighted the predatory nature of the offenders’ actions. He pointed out that all four men targeted vulnerable young girls who were unlikely to report the abuse or seek help. The judge emphasized the lifelong emotional scars inflicted on the victims, describing their feelings of betrayal as enduring.
Judge Horton also characterized Brian Parker as a dangerous offender, noting his manipulative and calculated behavior, as well as his apparent lack of remorse. He expressed concern about Parker’s potential risk to others and ordered that he should not be released from prison until a parole board determines he no longer poses a threat, citing the risk of physical, sexual, and emotional harm to young people.