Karl Young, a South Shields Paedophile has received a prison sentence exceeding 25 years, attributed to the courage of his victims who reported the abuse they endured.
Karl Young, 33, confessed to raping a teenage girl once and raping a boy three times.
In some instances, Karl Young provided his victims with drink and issued menacing threats if they resisted his advances.
The kid and girl courageously alerted individuals nearby about Karl Young, who subsequently told Northumbria Police, leading to his arrest in December of the previous year.
Following a thorough investigation by specialist officers from the Force’s Safeguarding Department, he was charged with a string of sexual offences, including rape.
While initially denying any involvement, Karl Young, of St Marks Way in South Shields, later pleaded guilty to nine offences, including assault by penetration, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, and four counts of rape of a child at Newcastle Crown Court on May 7.
Karl Young was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
On Friday, Karl Young appeared before the same court where a judge sentenced him to 25 years, six months in prison, and a further year on licence.
Karl Young will also spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register and was handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Gavin James led the investigation for Northumbria Police.
Speaking after Karl Young’s sentencing, he said: “Young is a calculated predator who used alcohol and aggression to coerce his victims into sexual activity.
“I would like to commend both of the survivors in this case for their immeasurable bravery throughout the process.
“From coming forward and raising the alarm to those around them, and then having to re-live their pain speaking about Young’s horrific actions towards them.
“Ultimately, their unwavering support has allowed us to bring a vile offender like Karl Young to justice – and I hope the survivors and their loved ones can find some closure in today’s outcome knowing he is now behind bars.”
Det Con James added: “I hope this sends a clear message to those who have committed these types of crimes – you won’t get away with them, and we’ll do everything in our power to put dangerous offenders like Young before the courts.
“Most importantly, this result is an example of what we can do when we work together to support survivors of sexual offences and hold their abusers to account.
“If you’ve been a victim of sexual abuse, please know that we can help you – and we will listen to you.
“Please come forward and report anything of concern today.”
Anyone who has been the victim of rape, sexual assault, or any form of sexual abuse – whether recent or non-recent – is asked to contact police using the ‘Report’ pages or live chat function on the Northumbria Police website or by sending a direct message on social media.
For those unable to contact police in this way, please call 101.
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