MANCHESTER PAEDOPHILE MARK EDWARD NORTH FACES EARLY RELEASE AFTER CONVICTION
Convicted sex offender Mark Edward North was responsible for abusing two teenage boys who frequently skipped school in Manchester, with the offenses taking place between 1996 and 1998.Both victims, now enduring long-term psychological consequences, reported that North exploited their vulnerability by providing them with food, cigarettes, and gifts to manipulate them.
One of the boys, John, met North while playing truant and was subjected to abuse for approximately a year until he left school at the age of 15 and moved to London, where he engaged in risky behaviors linked to the trauma.
The other victim, Paul, was targeted in Piccadilly Gardens around the age of 14 or 15 and was taken to North’s flat in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, where the abuse occurred.
North was sentenced in February 2022 to seven years in prison after being convicted of nine counts of indecent assault on a male under 16, while other charges against him were dropped.
Despite serving only 18 months, North has been transferred to an open prison, raising alarm among the victims.
Both men have spoken about their ongoing distress and disbelief over North’s early release, describing the situation as a 'massive sham' and expressing concerns for their safety.
John, protected by a pseudonym, highlighted that the damage from the abuse persists, affecting his mental health, leading to self-harm and a sense that justice has not been fully served.
Paul, who has since moved away, continues to struggle with emotional and psychological wounds.
Both victims oppose North’s release, condemning his apparent lack of remorse and citing the profound and lasting impact of his abuse on their lives.
