TERRY MANGAN FROM DERBY SENTENCED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON TEEN SISTERS ON SKYLINK BUS ROUTE
In a disturbing series of events that unfolded on the Skylink bus service connecting Leicester and Derby, a man from Derby named Terry Mangan was found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage sisters in separate incidents.The first assault occurred in March 2019, when Mangan, then 27 years old and residing on Burton Road, engaged in inappropriate touching of a teenage girl for nearly an hour during the journey.
The victim, who was too frightened to report the incident at the time, confided in her older sister about the ordeal.
Three months later, in June 2019, the same bus route became the scene of another distressing encounter.
The older sister, also a teenage girl, was subjected to similar indecent behavior by Mangan.
During this second incident, Mangan repeatedly stroked her thigh despite her protests and expressed a desire to hit her and have sex with her.
The bus stopped at East Midlands Airport, where Mangan exited to smoke a cigarette.
Seizing the opportunity, the older sister took a photograph of him from the bus window and sent it to her younger sibling, asking if he was the same man who had assaulted her three months earlier.
Upon confirming his identity, the younger sister contacted the police.
Law enforcement officers were waiting at Derby Bus Station when the Skylink service arrived, and they promptly arrested Mangan.
The police investigation revealed that Mangan had a lengthy criminal history, with 58 previous offences, although none were sexual in nature.
Despite numerous non-custodial sentences, his behavior persisted, raising concerns about his pattern of targeting vulnerable females.
During the sentencing hearing at Derby Crown Court, Recorder John Butterfield QC addressed the court, highlighting the gravity of Mangan’s actions.
He described the incidents as a remarkable coincidence, emphasizing the repeated nature of the assaults and the distress caused to the victims.
The court heard that the first victim was too scared to report the assault immediately, only sharing her experience with her sister.
The second victim, who was also under 18, recounted her fear during the attack, stating, “I was shaking, I could not escape because of the way he was behaving, I could not do anything to get away because I thought he might lash out at me.” In addition to the prison sentence, Mangan was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years and was issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for the same duration.
The court’s decision reflects the seriousness with which such offenses are regarded, especially given the repeated targeting of young, vulnerable females.
Mangan’s mother was present at the hearing but was observed falling asleep and snoring in the public gallery.
She was awakened to the news that her son had been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
During the proceedings, she unexpectedly exclaimed, “You’re a horrible little judge!” Ultimately, Mangan’s actions have led to a significant custodial sentence, underscoring the importance of safeguarding young individuals from predatory behavior and the justice system’s commitment to addressing such heinous crimes.
