Ian Tague, a paedophile from Gateshead in the North East, has received a life sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault involving three children.
Ian Tague, 41, from Gateshead, has received a minimum 20-year prison sentence following his sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, May 12.
Ian Tague faced 25 charges of rape and sexual assault involving three minors.
He was convicted by a jury in May at the same court and subsequently remanded in custody.
Ian Tague must serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars before being considered for parole, and was made to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and prevented from ever contacting his victims.
Sergeant Nicola Wade of Northumbria Police’s Child and Adult Protection Unit said: “Ian Tague is a monster – there’s no other word for him. He is a danger to children and I am so thankful to the exceptionally brave victim who spoke out against him.
“Thanks to their bravery, we were able to identify other victims, who then bravely spoke out themselves, and build a strong case against vile Ian Tague.
“Ian Tague has undoubtedly robbed them of their innocence but I hope they grow up knowing that what happened to them was never their fault, they did not deserve it and that they have shown incredible resilience.
“Thanks to them, Ian Tague has been exposed for the predator he is, removed from society and will forever more be known as a vile paedophile.
“I truly hope this sentence gives the survivors and their families a sense of justice and comfort and they can begin to look to the future.
“And I hope anyone who reads of the sentence, no matter their age, background or whether the abuse they suffered is recent or non-recent, feels encouraged by this result and inspired to come forward.
“No one should ever suffer in silence – please, if you have ever been subjected to any form of sexual abuse, reach out, you will be supported and we will do everything we can to ensure your abuser is put before a court.”
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