SIMON PERRY FROM TELFORD SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES IN SHROPSHIRE
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Telford Child Sexual Abuser
In a series of disturbing incidents that have shocked the community of Telford, Simon Perry, a 31-year-old man from Oakengates, has been at the center of multiple criminal cases involving the sexual abuse of young girls. The gravity of his offenses has led to significant legal proceedings, including convictions, appeals, and sentencing, highlighting the ongoing concerns about safeguarding children from predatory individuals.
Back in late 2006, Perry engaged in a disturbing pattern of grooming and abusing a 13-year-old girl he met through an internet chatroom. The predator arranged to meet her at a youth club and at her school gates, where he then sexually assaulted her during one of their encounters. Despite being convicted for sexual activity with a child and grooming, Perry was only subjected to community orders and sexual offences prevention orders, which many experts argued were insufficient to protect the public.
However, Perry’s criminal behavior did not end there. In 2010, he befriended another 13-year-old girl and subsequently molested her. This pattern of offending demonstrated a clear escalation and a continued risk to children, prompting the authorities to take more serious action. Perry was eventually brought before Shrewsbury Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child. Recognizing the danger he posed, the court sentenced him to an extended term of six years in prison, categorizing him as a “dangerous” offender.
Despite the sentence, Perry’s legal team challenged the decision, leading to an appeal heard by three senior judges in London. The appeal focused on whether the original assessment of Perry as a significant risk of causing serious harm was justified. The judges, including Mr. Justice Stewart, Lord Justice Bean, and Judge Peter Collier QC, carefully examined the case. They upheld the original sentence, affirming that the trial judge had correctly identified Perry’s dangerousness and the need for an extended sentence. Perry’s jail term was confirmed at two and a half years, with an additional three and a half years under extended licence conditions upon his release.
During the appeal, Perry’s barrister, Paul Smith, argued that there was insufficient evidence to establish that Perry posed a “significant” risk of “serious” harm. He contended that although Perry was a risk to children, the evidence did not demonstrate the extent of potential harm. However, the judges considered a statement from Perry’s later victim, who revealed that even three years after her abuse, she struggled with severe anxiety and fear of being alone with unfamiliar men. She admitted to rarely leaving her home, especially when her friends planned to meet older men, illustrating the lasting psychological impact of Perry’s actions.
The judges emphasized that the original judge had taken into account all relevant factors, including the victim’s personal statement and Perry’s prior convictions. They concluded that Perry’s repeated offending within a short period demonstrated a significant risk to young girls and justified the extended sentence. The case underscores the importance of stringent measures to protect vulnerable children from repeat offenders like Perry, whose actions have left a lasting scar on his victims and the community of Telford.
Back in late 2006, Perry engaged in a disturbing pattern of grooming and abusing a 13-year-old girl he met through an internet chatroom. The predator arranged to meet her at a youth club and at her school gates, where he then sexually assaulted her during one of their encounters. Despite being convicted for sexual activity with a child and grooming, Perry was only subjected to community orders and sexual offences prevention orders, which many experts argued were insufficient to protect the public.
However, Perry’s criminal behavior did not end there. In 2010, he befriended another 13-year-old girl and subsequently molested her. This pattern of offending demonstrated a clear escalation and a continued risk to children, prompting the authorities to take more serious action. Perry was eventually brought before Shrewsbury Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child. Recognizing the danger he posed, the court sentenced him to an extended term of six years in prison, categorizing him as a “dangerous” offender.
Despite the sentence, Perry’s legal team challenged the decision, leading to an appeal heard by three senior judges in London. The appeal focused on whether the original assessment of Perry as a significant risk of causing serious harm was justified. The judges, including Mr. Justice Stewart, Lord Justice Bean, and Judge Peter Collier QC, carefully examined the case. They upheld the original sentence, affirming that the trial judge had correctly identified Perry’s dangerousness and the need for an extended sentence. Perry’s jail term was confirmed at two and a half years, with an additional three and a half years under extended licence conditions upon his release.
During the appeal, Perry’s barrister, Paul Smith, argued that there was insufficient evidence to establish that Perry posed a “significant” risk of “serious” harm. He contended that although Perry was a risk to children, the evidence did not demonstrate the extent of potential harm. However, the judges considered a statement from Perry’s later victim, who revealed that even three years after her abuse, she struggled with severe anxiety and fear of being alone with unfamiliar men. She admitted to rarely leaving her home, especially when her friends planned to meet older men, illustrating the lasting psychological impact of Perry’s actions.
The judges emphasized that the original judge had taken into account all relevant factors, including the victim’s personal statement and Perry’s prior convictions. They concluded that Perry’s repeated offending within a short period demonstrated a significant risk to young girls and justified the extended sentence. The case underscores the importance of stringent measures to protect vulnerable children from repeat offenders like Perry, whose actions have left a lasting scar on his victims and the community of Telford.