LEE ALLSOPP FROM SOUTH SHIELDS JAILED FOR STRING OF SEXUAL ATTACKS ON BOY IN SOUTH SHIELDS AND NEWCASTLE

In a case that has spanned decades, Lee Allsopp, a resident of South Shields, was sentenced to prison after admitting to a series of sexual offenses against a young boy. The crimes, which date back to the 1990s, remained unreported for many years before coming to light recently.

Allsopp, who was only a teenager himself at the time he began making inappropriate and indecent advances towards a younger male, was finally brought to justice following a court hearing at Newcastle Crown Court. The proceedings revealed that the offenses had gone unnoticed or unreported for a significant period, only surfacing in the current year.

At the time of sentencing, Allsopp, aged 37 and residing on Talbot Road in South Shields, faced a court that was informed of his guilty plea. He had been scheduled for a trial last month but chose to admit guilt on the day of the hearing. His plea covered one serious sexual offense and seven counts of indecent assault involving a male victim.

Judge John Evans, after reviewing a report from the probation service, sentenced Allsopp to four and a half years in prison. The judge also emphasized the importance of public safety and ordered that Allsopp be registered as a sex offender for the remainder of his life, a measure designed to monitor and prevent further offenses.

This case highlights the long-lasting impact of sexual abuse and the importance of reporting such crimes, regardless of how much time has passed. The authorities hope that the sentencing will serve as a reminder of the seriousness of these offenses and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals.