A former paedophile police officer, Philip Magson the Teeside Nonce, has been labelled a sexual deviant following a 29-year sentence for his recent actions against children.
Philip Magson preyed upon two young children by befriending their mother and subjected them to abuse both at their residence and during an excursion to Kirkleatham Gardens.
The depraved individual, Philip Magson, also roamed the streets of Thornaby, where he made an abhorrent sexual comment to a youngster who had fallen while roller skating, before returning to the same vicinity eight months later to sexually abuse another young girl.
Teesside Crown Court was informed that Philip Magson had been convicted in the early 1980s for sexually assaulting young girls while serving as an off-duty officer with the Cleveland Police.
The 61-year-old, Philip Magson, carried out his latest offending several years ago leaving some of his victims suffering high levels of anxiety, said Jonathan Walker, prosecuting.
In powerful victim impact statements, the parents of the victims outlined the pain and suffering that the defendant had inflicted on the children.
Philip Magson, formerly from the Teesside area but now of no fixed abode, was found guilty of six sexual offences when he was on trial earlier this year.
Chris Baker, mitigating, said there was limited mitigation he could offer due to the guilty convictions from the jury.
He said: “He appreciates that he has had his trial and lost.”
Judge Howard Crowson sentenced Philip Magson to 21 years in prison with an extended eight years on licence when he is released.
“You are a man with a deviant sexual interest in children,” he said. “You are a dangerous offender, persistent and cunning.”
Philip Magson was also made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and ordered to sign on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Speaking after the sentencing hearing, Detective Constable Carl Middleton, from Cleveland Police’s Public Protection Unit, said: “The actions of Philip Magson are unforgivable and the sentence handed to him today highlights the severity of the crimes he has committed.
“Philip Magson targeted children and the damage he has caused to the victims and their families is inexcusable.
“I would like to take this opportunity to praise the victims and their families for their courage throughout the ordeal they have suffered and the court process. No child should have to provide evidence at court after becoming victim to such a cruel crime.
“Philip Magson deserves to spend a significant time in prison as a result of what he has done.”
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