HAYDN FRY FROM TRURO SENTENCED TO OVER SEVEN YEARS FOR HISTORIC CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN READING

A 73-year-old man named Haydn Fry has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after being found guilty of historic child sexual offences that took place in Reading. The conviction stems from multiple counts of indecent assault and gross indecency involving two young boys, with the offences occurring over a span of nearly a decade, from 1973 to 1982.

Haydn Fry’s trial and subsequent sentencing took place at Reading Crown Court, where the court heard detailed accounts of his misconduct. The judge overseeing the case emphasized the severity of Fry’s actions, describing them as profoundly damaging not only to the victims but also to the trust placed in him as an adult during their childhoods.

As part of his sentence, Fry was sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison. Additionally, he was ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life, a measure designed to monitor and restrict his activities following his release. Furthermore, Fry was subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which imposes restrictions on his behavior to prevent any further harm.

The judge highlighted the long-lasting trauma inflicted upon the victims, noting that Fry’s breaches of trust have had enduring effects on their lives. The court’s decision underscores the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions, especially in cases involving vulnerable children and the betrayal of their innocence.