REGINALD PICKSTOCK, ROMILEY NIGHTCLUB OWNER AND PAEDOPHILE, JAILED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE
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Romiley Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local community of Romiley and the wider Stockport area, Reginald Pickstock, an 87-year-old former nightclub proprietor, has been sentenced to prison for a series of heinous child sex offenses. The conviction follows a detailed trial at Minshull Street Crown Court, where Pickstock was found guilty of 22 counts of indecent assault, with allegations spanning several decades, dating back as far as the 1950s.
Pickstock’s name was once synonymous with the vibrant nightlife scene in Stockport during the 1960s and 1970s. He owned and operated a number of popular clubs, including the Manor Lounge, the Tabernacle, and Blazers, venues that drew large crowds and hosted some of the era’s most famous musical acts. Notable performers such as The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Rod Stewart graced these stages, making the clubs a hub of entertainment and social activity for young people and music lovers alike.
However, beneath this lively exterior, Pickstock concealed a dark secret. It was revealed during the trial that he exploited his position of influence and the reputation of his venues to prey on vulnerable young girls. The court heard disturbing details of his abuse, which he carried out over many years, with the earliest incidents reportedly occurring in the 1950s.
Pickstock’s criminal activities came to light after a lengthy investigation. His son, Keith Pickstock, aged 53 and a lorry driver by profession, provided crucial evidence during the trial. Despite not being a victim himself, Keith attempted to report his father’s misconduct to the police on two separate occasions in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Unfortunately, his efforts were met with rejection; he was allegedly told to leave the police station and warned that if he returned, he could face arrest. Keith expressed his frustration and relief at the conviction, stating, “I went to Stockport police station to try and report it in the late 80s and early 90s and was told to go away. They said if I came back again I would be locked up. My dad owned a lot of nightclubs and he was looked after. If he walked through Stockport everyone would come up and say hello to him, he was very well known because of his clubs. I believe he did it to attract young girls, I guessed. He got away with it for so long. I am just relieved he has been jailed, he is an evil, manipulative person. One reason I am talking about this is because I wonder how many others there were.”
Pickstock’s arrest and subsequent trial marked a significant turning point, exposing the dark side of a man once regarded as a respected figure in the local music and nightlife scene. His conviction relates specifically to offenses involving three young girls, with the charges formally brought against him in September of the previous year at Stockport Magistrates Court. Despite his criminal activities, Pickstock maintained a facade of respectability for many years, partly due to his influential role in the entertainment industry. He was even known to support campaigns advocating for historical recognition of his former venues, including efforts to install a blue plaque at the site of the now-demolished Tabernacle.
Today, the community grapples with the revelations of Pickstock’s actions, and the justice served serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability, especially when it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse.
Pickstock’s name was once synonymous with the vibrant nightlife scene in Stockport during the 1960s and 1970s. He owned and operated a number of popular clubs, including the Manor Lounge, the Tabernacle, and Blazers, venues that drew large crowds and hosted some of the era’s most famous musical acts. Notable performers such as The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Rod Stewart graced these stages, making the clubs a hub of entertainment and social activity for young people and music lovers alike.
However, beneath this lively exterior, Pickstock concealed a dark secret. It was revealed during the trial that he exploited his position of influence and the reputation of his venues to prey on vulnerable young girls. The court heard disturbing details of his abuse, which he carried out over many years, with the earliest incidents reportedly occurring in the 1950s.
Pickstock’s criminal activities came to light after a lengthy investigation. His son, Keith Pickstock, aged 53 and a lorry driver by profession, provided crucial evidence during the trial. Despite not being a victim himself, Keith attempted to report his father’s misconduct to the police on two separate occasions in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Unfortunately, his efforts were met with rejection; he was allegedly told to leave the police station and warned that if he returned, he could face arrest. Keith expressed his frustration and relief at the conviction, stating, “I went to Stockport police station to try and report it in the late 80s and early 90s and was told to go away. They said if I came back again I would be locked up. My dad owned a lot of nightclubs and he was looked after. If he walked through Stockport everyone would come up and say hello to him, he was very well known because of his clubs. I believe he did it to attract young girls, I guessed. He got away with it for so long. I am just relieved he has been jailed, he is an evil, manipulative person. One reason I am talking about this is because I wonder how many others there were.”
Pickstock’s arrest and subsequent trial marked a significant turning point, exposing the dark side of a man once regarded as a respected figure in the local music and nightlife scene. His conviction relates specifically to offenses involving three young girls, with the charges formally brought against him in September of the previous year at Stockport Magistrates Court. Despite his criminal activities, Pickstock maintained a facade of respectability for many years, partly due to his influential role in the entertainment industry. He was even known to support campaigns advocating for historical recognition of his former venues, including efforts to install a blue plaque at the site of the now-demolished Tabernacle.
Today, the community grapples with the revelations of Pickstock’s actions, and the justice served serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability, especially when it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse.