RAYMOND HAWTHORNE'S HORRIFIC CRIMES IN BOLTON AND ECCLES: CHILD PROSTITUTION AND ORGANIZED PAEDOPHILE RING EXPOSED
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Bolton Eccles Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the communities of Bolton and Eccles, Raymond Hawthorne, a 50-year-old man with a long history of sexual offenses, has been sentenced to an additional ten years in prison for his involvement in child exploitation and organized prostitution. The court heard how Hawthorne, who was previously convicted of child abduction and sexual assault, began grooming and prostituting a vulnerable 15-year-old boy just weeks after his release from prison in December 2012.
Hawthorne’s criminal activities came to light during a major police investigation into a nationwide paedophile network operating across the United Kingdom. It was revealed that Hawthorne had established a ring of young male prostitutes, whom he controlled and sold to clients from various parts of the country. The court was informed that Hawthorne had expressed frustration to police about the decline in his escort business, citing the rise of the internet as a factor reducing his profits.
The judge, Peter Davies, emphasized the danger Hawthorne posed to the public, especially to vulnerable young people. He stated that Hawthorne would only be eligible for release once the parole board was satisfied that it was safe to do so, and that he would serve a minimum of ten years before being considered for parole. Upon release, Hawthorne will serve an additional five years on license. The judge condemned Hawthorne for manipulating and exploiting young boys for financial gain, describing his actions as revolting and predatory. Hawthorne was also reminded that he had breached a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which was meant to restrict his activities.
Hawthorne, who was registered as a sex offender and formerly resided on Crescent Road in Bolton, admitted controlling a child prostitute, controlling prostitution for financial gain, and breaching the Sexual Offences Prevention Order during his court appearance.
This case is not Hawthorne’s first brush with the law. In 2003, he was jailed for seven years after being convicted of child abduction and conspiracy to commit indecent assault. During that period, he was found to have bought a 14-year-old boy and sold him for sex up to eight times a day, while also controlling other men involved in prostitution. His initial sentence was later increased to nine years on appeal. Tragically, the young victim from that case later took his own life.
After serving his sentence, Hawthorne was released in December 2012 and almost immediately resumed his criminal activities by establishing a new prostitution ring. His operation was uncovered when police raided his residence and found evidence of his ongoing illegal activities. The brave victim from the recent offences provided a statement to police, demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of trauma. Detective Constable Paul Crompton praised the victim’s bravery and condemned Hawthorne’s continued reoffending, describing him as a wicked and unrepentant individual.
In a related case from 2003, two other paedophiles, Nathan Eyre from Leeds and Raymond Hawthorne from Manchester, were jailed for a combined total of 15 years for their roles in a horrific scheme involving the grooming, abduction, and sale of a 14-year-old boy. Eyre, aged 38, received an eight-year sentence for grooming the boy over two years and subsequently selling him to Hawthorne, who was jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to multiple charges including abduction and indecency with a child. The judge criticized the maximum sentence for living off the earnings of prostitution as “absurd” and called for a review of such penalties.
During the trial, it was revealed that the boy was subjected to a week-long ordeal of sexual abuse across various locations in Britain, with multiple men involved. The court heard how the boy, now 15 but unnamed for legal reasons, was exploited and humiliated under threats of violence and death. Several men, including Leslie Loram, David Riley, and Eric Groves, were convicted and sentenced for their roles in abusing the boy. The boy’s parents expressed their heartbreak and called the men “monsters,” emphasizing the lasting trauma inflicted on their son and warning other parents to be vigilant about grooming behaviors. They also highlighted recent legislative changes aimed at enabling earlier intervention, though they lamented that these measures came too late for their child.
Hawthorne’s criminal activities came to light during a major police investigation into a nationwide paedophile network operating across the United Kingdom. It was revealed that Hawthorne had established a ring of young male prostitutes, whom he controlled and sold to clients from various parts of the country. The court was informed that Hawthorne had expressed frustration to police about the decline in his escort business, citing the rise of the internet as a factor reducing his profits.
The judge, Peter Davies, emphasized the danger Hawthorne posed to the public, especially to vulnerable young people. He stated that Hawthorne would only be eligible for release once the parole board was satisfied that it was safe to do so, and that he would serve a minimum of ten years before being considered for parole. Upon release, Hawthorne will serve an additional five years on license. The judge condemned Hawthorne for manipulating and exploiting young boys for financial gain, describing his actions as revolting and predatory. Hawthorne was also reminded that he had breached a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which was meant to restrict his activities.
Hawthorne, who was registered as a sex offender and formerly resided on Crescent Road in Bolton, admitted controlling a child prostitute, controlling prostitution for financial gain, and breaching the Sexual Offences Prevention Order during his court appearance.
This case is not Hawthorne’s first brush with the law. In 2003, he was jailed for seven years after being convicted of child abduction and conspiracy to commit indecent assault. During that period, he was found to have bought a 14-year-old boy and sold him for sex up to eight times a day, while also controlling other men involved in prostitution. His initial sentence was later increased to nine years on appeal. Tragically, the young victim from that case later took his own life.
After serving his sentence, Hawthorne was released in December 2012 and almost immediately resumed his criminal activities by establishing a new prostitution ring. His operation was uncovered when police raided his residence and found evidence of his ongoing illegal activities. The brave victim from the recent offences provided a statement to police, demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of trauma. Detective Constable Paul Crompton praised the victim’s bravery and condemned Hawthorne’s continued reoffending, describing him as a wicked and unrepentant individual.
In a related case from 2003, two other paedophiles, Nathan Eyre from Leeds and Raymond Hawthorne from Manchester, were jailed for a combined total of 15 years for their roles in a horrific scheme involving the grooming, abduction, and sale of a 14-year-old boy. Eyre, aged 38, received an eight-year sentence for grooming the boy over two years and subsequently selling him to Hawthorne, who was jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to multiple charges including abduction and indecency with a child. The judge criticized the maximum sentence for living off the earnings of prostitution as “absurd” and called for a review of such penalties.
During the trial, it was revealed that the boy was subjected to a week-long ordeal of sexual abuse across various locations in Britain, with multiple men involved. The court heard how the boy, now 15 but unnamed for legal reasons, was exploited and humiliated under threats of violence and death. Several men, including Leslie Loram, David Riley, and Eric Groves, were convicted and sentenced for their roles in abusing the boy. The boy’s parents expressed their heartbreak and called the men “monsters,” emphasizing the lasting trauma inflicted on their son and warning other parents to be vigilant about grooming behaviors. They also highlighted recent legislative changes aimed at enabling earlier intervention, though they lamented that these measures came too late for their child.