Carl Hrecko, aged 39, the North Yorkshire Paedophile, was sentenced today (19 May 2025) to 25 years in jail at York Crown Court and will be placed on the sex offenders register for life. After a trial, Carl Hrecko was convicted on 14 counts of sexual assault on minors under the age of 10 on Monday, February 3, 2025.
In June 2023, Carl Hrecko perpetrated a heinous sexual assault against a minor. After the child’s initial admission, family members notified the police. An inquiry commenced, during which more allegations of grave sexual offences against minors were revealed.
Carl Hrecko was apprehended, indicted, and incarcerated pending trial.
Detective Constable Marcus Furneaux-Harris from North Yorkshire Police said: “The family concerned have had to endure two long trials before being able to see justice.
“Carl Hrecko’s defence was solely to accuse the victims of which he had assaulted, as lying to get him in trouble. Carl Hrecko was emotionless when the jury delivered their verdict.
“The dignified way in which the family composed themselves during the trial is to be commended, especially when considering the details they had to hear.
“I hope that this result will give the victims and their family and friends some closure and help them in their recovery moving forward. The bravery demonstrated by the children involved was inspirational and well beyond their years.”
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