OWEN BURNS FROM BLACKPOOL SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS FOR CHILD RAPE IN DEVASTATING CASE
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Blackpool, Owen Burns, aged 65, of Dalegarth Road, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 14 years after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges of child sexual abuse.The sentencing took place at Preston Crown Court, where the court heard disturbing details about the extent and duration of Burns' crimes.
According to court records, Burns engaged in a systematic pattern of abuse against his young victim over a period spanning from 2010 to 2015.
The abuse began when the boy was only 10 years old, and continued over several years, leaving the child and his family utterly devastated by the trauma inflicted upon them.
The court was told that Burns had committed acts of rape of a child under 13, as well as inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and sexual assault on a child under 13.
Detective Constable Jon Hope-Ross, who is part of the Blackpool CID, expressed his condemnation of Burns’ actions.
He stated, “Owen Burns has systematically abused his young victim over a number of years, abuse which has devastated the life of this boy and his family.
He has had his childhood stolen from him.
Nothing can repair the damage Burns has done to this victim and his family but I hope at least that his guilty pleas and this significant sentence will at least offer them some comfort.” The case has left a lasting impact on the local community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and the need to protect vulnerable children from predators like Burns.
The court’s decision to impose a 14-year sentence underscores the severity of the crimes committed and serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against child abuse in Blackpool and beyond.
