KAY RICHARDSON FROM NEWTON AYCLIFFE JAILED FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH TEENAGE BOY IN DURHAM

In a case that has shocked the local community of Newton Aycliffe and the wider Durham area, Kay Elizabeth Richardson, aged 22, has been sentenced to a year in prison after admitting to engaging in sexual activities with a teenage boy. The incident came to light during a court hearing at Durham Crown Court, where Richardson appeared to face the serious charges brought against her.

According to court reports, Richardson was initially unresponsive when questioned by police following her arrest. It was only upon her first appearance at the crown court that she admitted to two counts of sexual activity with a minor. Prosecutor Chris Baker outlined the case, emphasizing that the victim was significantly affected by the encounters, which he described as having been carried out under pressure, leaving the young individual feeling coerced into participating.

Defense attorney Peter Kilgour acknowledged that there was a degree of grooming involved in the case, but he stressed that the offences were limited to just two brief encounters. He also highlighted that Richardson, who resides on Stargate Close in Newton Aycliffe, has no prior criminal record, suggesting that her actions were out of character and occurred in a limited context.

During sentencing, Judge Penny Moreland expressed her disapproval of Richardson’s conduct, stating, “What you did caused harm. It’s not for an adult to behave like that to a child who is too immature to respond to such behaviour.” The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offence and the impact on the victim.

As part of her sentence, Richardson was also ordered to be subject to a sexual offences prevention order and to register as a sex offender for a period of five years. These measures are intended to monitor her activities and prevent any future offences, reflecting the gravity with which the court views her actions in the context of community safety and child protection.