A ‘perverted’ and ‘sadistic’ man, the Hull Paedophile, Connor Laud, who sexually abused a child has been found guilty of rape and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity following a trial at Grimsby Crown Court.
Connor Laud, 27, of Trinity House Lane, Hull was charged with rape and two counts of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
Connor Laud came to the attention of officers after we received a report that a child had disclosed the nature of the sexual abuse they had been subject to by him.
Arrested and interviewed by detectives, Connor Laud denied all allegations of abuse put to him claiming the child must have become confused. He also denied having a sexual interest in children.
Appearing at Grimsby Crown Court last week, following a four-day trial a jury returned a verdict finding Laud guilty of the abuse.
Leading the investigation, Detective Constable Gayle Allwood said: “I’d like to praise the child, and their family for their sheer bravery, I cannot begin to comprehend how they have felt throughout the entirety of this investigation and court proceedings.
“Connor Laud is a perverted and sadistic man who subject an innocent and helpless child to what can only be described as sickening abuse to fulfil his only sexual desires.
“We take reports of sexual offences extremely seriously and we will continue to seek justice for those who have suffered at the hands of predators like Connor Laud.
“Our specialist trained officers work closely with partnering and support agencies across the region to support victims and survivors, as well as prevent and bring justice to perpetrators of sexual crimes of any nature.
“When ready, we urge victims to come forward and tell someone, report these crimes to the police and we will do everything we can to hold those accountable.”
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual crimes, you can report via our non-emergency number 101. Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is ongoing.
Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
UPDATE 25.06.25
Connor Laud, 27, of Hull, was convicted by a jury of the rape of a child under 13 and two counts of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity following a trial at Grimsby Crown Court last month.
At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, June 19, Laud was jailed for 16 years and was placed on the sex offenders register for life with a lifetime sexual harm prevention order.
He came to the attention of officers after Humberside Police received a report that a child had disclosed the nature of the sexual abuse they had been subjected to.
Arrested and interviewed by detectives, Laud denied all allegations of abuse put to him, claiming the child must have become confused. He also denied having a sexual interest in children.
However a jury returned guilty verdicts following a four-day trial in May.
Leading the investigation, Detective Constable Gayle Allwood said: “I’d like to praise the child, and their family for their bravery, I cannot begin to comprehend how they have felt throughout the entirety of this investigation.
“Laud is a perverted and sadistic man and, whilst this sentence does not take away the pain and trauma induced, it is because of the family’s sheer courage that he is going to be behind bars for a very long time.
“When ready, we urge victims to come forward and tell someone, report these crimes to the police and we will do everything we can to hold those accountable.”
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.