SEAHAM MAN TREVOR CARR PLEADS GUILTY TO SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DURHAM

In June 2017, Trevor Carr, a resident of Seaham, was released from custody after serving part of his sentence related to serious criminal conduct. The case dates back to September 2016, when Carr was involved in a disturbing incident involving a young girl.

According to court proceedings, Carr exploited a 12-year-old girl’s infatuation with him by engaging in inappropriate online communication. Over a period of several months, he exchanged explicit messages and personal photographs with her through social media platforms. During these exchanges, Carr referred to the girl using suggestive language, calling her “a sexy beast,” and expressed his desperation to meet her in person. He even proposed a meeting at a local beauty spot, describing it as a place for “a dangerous kiss,” which indicated his intent to engage in sexual activity.

The girl, feeling increasingly uncomfortable, eventually confided in her mother. She left her phone accessible for her mother to review, revealing the nature of her conversations with Carr. Her mother was shocked and distressed upon discovering the messages, which included exchanges of photographs that the girl had deleted to prevent her mother from seeing their explicit content. The court was told that the girl’s mother was deeply concerned about the situation, prompting her to report the matter to the police.

When police arrested Carr, he initially claimed that he believed the girl was approximately 15 years old. However, he later admitted that he was aware she was younger than that. Carr, aged 32 and residing on Holyhead Close in Seaham, faced multiple charges, including causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, possession and viewing of indecent images, and attempting to facilitate a child sex offence.

During the court hearing, prosecutor Shaun Dodds outlined the gravity of the case, emphasizing the grooming behavior Carr engaged in to exploit the girl’s vulnerability. Carr’s defense lawyer, Paul Cleasby, highlighted that his client had no previous criminal record and expressed hope that Carr’s actions would not be repeated, asserting his client’s remorse.

Judge Christopher Prince sentenced Carr to three years and four months in prison. The judge also imposed strict restrictions under a ten-year Sexual Harm Offences Order, which aims to monitor and prevent future offending. Additionally, Carr was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, ensuring ongoing oversight of his conduct and potential risk to the community.

This case underscores the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance among parents and guardians to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.