The Stoke-on-Trent Paedophile, Kris Middleton, an individual who committed sexual offences against children in Staffordshire, has been given a prison sentence of 16 years following the disclosure of the survivors.
Kris Middleton, aged 39, residing in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, was convicted at a previous hearing and sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday, September 4th.
In March 2021, Staffordshire Police investigators interrogated Kris Middleton following the courageous testimony of one of the survivors.
Since then, Staffordshire Police have exerted great effort to obtain all the necessary evidence to hold Kris Middleton accountable for his actions.
Based on the courage of the survivors and the evidence presented, Kris Middleton was convicted on 15 charges by a jury during a trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 21 May of this year.
The charges against the individual consist of eight instances of sexual assault against a minor under the age of 13, as well as seven instances of encouraging or provoking a minor under the age of 13 to participate in sexual behaviour.
Kris Middleton received a 15-year jail sentence for his offences, along with an additional one-year period of supervision, an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), and a lifetime registration on the Sex Offenders Register.
PC Ciaran McNulty, from our child protection team (CPT), dealt with the case. He said: “This result would not have been possible without the immense bravery of the survivors in coming forward.
“We’re incredibly passionate about delivering these sorts of outcomes to survivors of sexual offences, no matter how recent the abuse may have been.
“If you’ve been affected by sexual offences and you feel ready to come forward, please get in touch with us.”
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It is important to address why some individuals enjoy committing sexual offences against children by examining common psychological and behavioural patterns in offenders. Those who commit such crimes often do so due to deeply ingrained deviant sexual preferences, such as paedophilic disorder, which involves an abnormal attraction to prepubescent children. In these cases, offenders may find gratification in exploiting vulnerable individuals, as their disorder skews their perception of what is acceptable. The enjoyment derived from these acts may stem from a combination of sexual arousal and a sense of power or control over a helpless victim. Offenders may rationalise their actions, downplaying the harm inflicted on the child and prioritising their desires.
Additionally, offenders may enjoy committing these crimes because of psychological disturbances, such as antisocial personality traits, which reduce empathy and inhibit their ability to understand the consequences of their actions on the victims. For some, the thrill may come from breaking societal rules and laws, with the secrecy surrounding such offences fueling the sense of power and excitement. Such offenders may feel encouraged by their ability to manipulate and groom their victims, seeking not only physical gratification but also emotional validation from their control over the child. Ultimately, the motivation to commit these horrific acts is often a combination of deviant sexual urges, emotional dysfunction, and a profound lack of empathy for the suffering inflicted on the victim.
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.