JOHN BEAUMONT, THE BURY SEXUAL MONSTER, SENTENCED FOR TWISTED INJECTIONS ON TEENS IN SCOTLAND AND MANCHESTER
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Bury Sexual Abuser
In June 2017, a disturbing case unfolded involving John Beaumont, a man whose actions have left a trail of trauma and outrage. The court heard that Beaumont, aged 58, a former trainee church minister with connections to Scotland and now residing in Bury, carried out a series of heinous sexual assaults on teenagers, involving injections in their genitals under false pretenses.
Judge presiding over the case condemned Beaumont as a 'sexual monster,' emphasizing the calculated and sinister nature of his crimes. The court was told that Beaumont had convinced three victims—two minors aged between 16 and 18, and one adult—that they had been exposed to radiation poisoning following the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine. He claimed to be medically trained and instructed by the military to perform examinations to test for radiation exposure, a story that he used to justify his invasive and abusive procedures.
Beaumont’s actions took place more than two decades ago, but the victims’ courage in coming forward led to his arrest and subsequent prosecution. During the sentencing hearing at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court, it was revealed that Beaumont had a troubling history, with two previous convictions in Scotland for injecting children with needles. The police detailed that during his recent offenses, Beaumont used syringes under the guise of collecting samples, with one victim reportedly injected in the genitals with water, highlighting the disturbing nature of his abuse.
Prosecutor Michael Brady explained that the victims, who were initially minors, were subjected to injections and examinations that involved inserting hypodermic needles and tubes into various parts of their bodies. Beaumont falsely told them that they were on a secret list of individuals potentially infected by radiation, a lie that added to the fear and confusion experienced by his victims. The victims described the examinations as embarrassing, frightening, and painful, with Beaumont instructing them that the procedures were classified Ministry of Defence operations, warning them not to disclose what was happening.
Following his arrest in 2015, Beaumont initially denied the allegations, dismissing the victims as 'practised and competent liars.' However, he later pleaded guilty to nine counts of indecent assault and one count of causing actual bodily harm, avoiding a trial. Victim impact statements read aloud in court revealed the profound and lasting effects of Beaumont’s abuse. One victim expressed intense anger, stating, “He deserves to rot in hell as far as I’m concerned.” Another shared that the trauma had never left their mind, adding, “I feel nothing but pity and contempt for him.”
Additional statements highlighted the psychological scars left by the abuse, with one victim describing suffering from post-traumatic stress and recounting how Beaumont’s actions had ‘scared’ them beyond belief. The court was told that Beaumont’s crimes had a lasting impact, with some victims still grappling with the emotional aftermath.
Beaumont, who resides on Byron Road in Greenmount, Bury, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison. The judge also ordered that he serve a further two-and-a-half years on licence after his release, which would only occur if the parole board deemed it safe. Addressing Beaumont directly, the judge remarked that his actions represented an elaborate and carefully planned deception designed to facilitate his abuse. The court paid tribute to the resilience of the victims in helping to bring Beaumont to justice.
In a related development, Beaumont’s partner, Susan Beaumont, aged 49, of Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury, was charged with aiding and abetting his offenses. However, the case against her was dropped after the Crown decided it was not in the public interest, following John Beaumont’s guilty pleas. Throughout the proceedings, Beaumont remained emotionless as he was sentenced, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the profound impact on his victims.
Judge presiding over the case condemned Beaumont as a 'sexual monster,' emphasizing the calculated and sinister nature of his crimes. The court was told that Beaumont had convinced three victims—two minors aged between 16 and 18, and one adult—that they had been exposed to radiation poisoning following the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine. He claimed to be medically trained and instructed by the military to perform examinations to test for radiation exposure, a story that he used to justify his invasive and abusive procedures.
Beaumont’s actions took place more than two decades ago, but the victims’ courage in coming forward led to his arrest and subsequent prosecution. During the sentencing hearing at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court, it was revealed that Beaumont had a troubling history, with two previous convictions in Scotland for injecting children with needles. The police detailed that during his recent offenses, Beaumont used syringes under the guise of collecting samples, with one victim reportedly injected in the genitals with water, highlighting the disturbing nature of his abuse.
Prosecutor Michael Brady explained that the victims, who were initially minors, were subjected to injections and examinations that involved inserting hypodermic needles and tubes into various parts of their bodies. Beaumont falsely told them that they were on a secret list of individuals potentially infected by radiation, a lie that added to the fear and confusion experienced by his victims. The victims described the examinations as embarrassing, frightening, and painful, with Beaumont instructing them that the procedures were classified Ministry of Defence operations, warning them not to disclose what was happening.
Following his arrest in 2015, Beaumont initially denied the allegations, dismissing the victims as 'practised and competent liars.' However, he later pleaded guilty to nine counts of indecent assault and one count of causing actual bodily harm, avoiding a trial. Victim impact statements read aloud in court revealed the profound and lasting effects of Beaumont’s abuse. One victim expressed intense anger, stating, “He deserves to rot in hell as far as I’m concerned.” Another shared that the trauma had never left their mind, adding, “I feel nothing but pity and contempt for him.”
Additional statements highlighted the psychological scars left by the abuse, with one victim describing suffering from post-traumatic stress and recounting how Beaumont’s actions had ‘scared’ them beyond belief. The court was told that Beaumont’s crimes had a lasting impact, with some victims still grappling with the emotional aftermath.
Beaumont, who resides on Byron Road in Greenmount, Bury, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison. The judge also ordered that he serve a further two-and-a-half years on licence after his release, which would only occur if the parole board deemed it safe. Addressing Beaumont directly, the judge remarked that his actions represented an elaborate and carefully planned deception designed to facilitate his abuse. The court paid tribute to the resilience of the victims in helping to bring Beaumont to justice.
In a related development, Beaumont’s partner, Susan Beaumont, aged 49, of Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury, was charged with aiding and abetting his offenses. However, the case against her was dropped after the Crown decided it was not in the public interest, following John Beaumont’s guilty pleas. Throughout the proceedings, Beaumont remained emotionless as he was sentenced, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the profound impact on his victims.