PETER LOCO FROM DUKINFIELD AND STOCKPORT ESCAPES JAIL AFTER HISTORIC SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TEENAGER

A man identified as Peter Loco, who once served as a scout leader and earned the nickname ‘Pete Bear,’ has come dangerously close to serving time behind bars following a disturbing incident that took place decades ago. The incident involved a sexual assault on a teenage boy during a camping trip in the 1980s, an event that has only recently come to light.

Peter Loco, aged 52 and hailing from Tameside, was found guilty of indecently assaulting a young boy who was in his early teens at the time. The court proceedings revealed that the assault occurred during an unofficial woodland sleepout, where Loco’s actions left a lasting impact on the victim. According to court reports, Loco unzipped the victim’s sleeping bag and touched him inappropriately, an act that the victim, now in his 40s, had kept secret for many years.

The victim only came forward after reading reports of Loco’s previous convictions, which shed light on his history of sexual offences. It was disclosed during the trial that Loco had previously served time in prison for similar offences against boys in Stockport. Despite the gravity of these allegations and his past convictions, Loco was spared a custodial sentence in this recent case, narrowly avoiding jail time.

The court’s decision has sparked a wave of concern and outrage, especially given Loco’s history and the nature of the offences. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and the need for thorough background checks, particularly for individuals involved in youth activities. The community remains shaken by the revelations, and many are calling for stricter measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.