A “sexual deviant” Filey Rapist, Gerald Ellis, who preyed upon, persistently harassed, and sexually attacked three women has been incarcerated.
Detective Constable Gayle Allwood, who spearheaded the investigation for Humberside Police, stated that Gerald Ellis “exploited young women for his own sex-obsessed absurdities.”
A 64-year-old resident of Primrose in Filey, Gerald Ellis, admitted guilt to six charges of historical sexual assault and two charges of historical assault by penetration involving three women between January 2014 and March 2020.
Gerald Elliswas jailed for three years and two months, handed a 12-year sexual harm prevention order and a 15-year restraining order, and placed on the sex offender register for life following his appearance at Hull Crown Court.
After the hearing, DC Allwood said: “I would first like to commend the victims and their families for showing such courage and bravery in coming forward, as we understand how incredibly difficult it is to take that first step and tell someone.
“Gerald Ellis is a sexual deviant who preyed on young women all for his own sex obsessed absurdities. With these brave women coming forward and reporting Ellis, they have played a crucial part in helping put this predatory man behind bars.
“We take all reports of sexual offences incredibly seriously and will continue to seek prosecution against anybody who thinks it is appropriate to commit these kinds of offences, whether they are non-recent, or have just happened.
“It is never the victim’s fault. You are in control, and it is completely up to you who you talk to and what help you get. I can’t reiterate enough the wide range of independent and criminal support out there. If you have been a victim of a sexual offence of any nature, I urge you please to tell someone.
“You can speak to specialist support networks and organisations privately and confidentially before you even call us to talk through the criminal process or seek advice about reporting both recent and non-recent crimes of this nature to us.
“We have recently launched a campaign with a sexual abuse survivor Jamie who has waived her right to legal anonymity to encourage others who have been a victim of any sexual crimes to tell someone.”
Visit Humberside Police’s website for more information about the campaign.
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.