MARK BRADLEY FROM DURHAM SENTENCED FOR MULTIPLE SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING CHILDREN AT DURHAM INDOOR MARKET

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Durham, Mark Bradley, aged 53, of Caterhouse Road, was formally sentenced to a lengthy prison term following his conviction on multiple serious charges involving the exploitation and abuse of children. The sentencing took place at Durham Crown Court, where the court heard detailed accounts of Bradley’s heinous actions that spanned over a period of time.

Bradley was found guilty on a total of 13 counts, which included two charges of inciting a female child to engage in sexual activity, and seven counts of engaging in sexual acts in the presence of a child. Additionally, he was convicted of two counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act, and two counts of exposure. These charges paint a disturbing picture of a man who repeatedly engaged in inappropriate and illegal conduct involving minors.

The court also learned that Bradley had allowed two young girls to view pornographic material, further demonstrating his predatory behavior. Evidence presented during the trial revealed that he played disturbing 'games' with the children, which involved them placing items on and removing them from his exposed genitalia, a clear indication of his manipulative and abusive tactics.

One of the most alarming incidents took place within an office located at Durham’s indoor market, where Bradley was employed as a security guard. It was in this setting that he exposed himself to a child, an act that contributed significantly to the severity of his sentencing. The court heard how his actions were not isolated but part of a pattern of predatory behavior that exploited his position of trust and authority.

Following his conviction, Durham Crown Court sentenced Bradley to nine years in prison. Furthermore, he was ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for the remainder of his life, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and restrictions to protect the community from further harm. The case has left a lasting impact on the victims and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and safeguarding measures in public spaces like Durham’s indoor market.