In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Stephen Allen, then 51, of Bamburgh Court, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, was jailed for 24 years for the rape and sexual exploitation of two children. On appearing at Teesside Crown Court for sentencing, Allen was branded a “dangerous offender” by the judge. The court reported that the defendant used alcohol and drugs to facilitate his attacks, using a young girl as a “sexual plaything” and later raping a teenage boy.
The investigation established that Allen pleaded not guilty to 14 counts, forcing his victims to undergo the ordeal of a trial. Cleveland Police reported that the defendant’s abuse of trust was absolute, with one victim stating the trauma affected every single aspect of their life. The prosecution reported that Allen reacted with extreme aggression during sentencing, shouting profanities at the court as he was removed by guards.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Allen posed a significant ongoing risk to the public, particularly minors. Teesside Crown Court heard that the defendant’s use of substances to groom and subdue his victims was a primary factor in his “dangerous” classification. The prosecution reported that the jury’s conviction in May 2019 followed harrowing testimony regarding the rapes and sexual activity the children were subjected to under his control.
Judge Deborah Sherwin noted that the extended sentence was necessary, given the severity of the 14 counts. For his actions in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Allen was sentenced to 24 years in custody, with an extended licence period of 8 years, totalling 32 years. The judge noted that the impact on the victims’ mental health was profound and that Allen showed a total lack of remorse or accountability for his crimes.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Stephen Allen was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 24 years in prison.
- Extended Licence: Eight years of mandatory supervision following release (Total 32 years).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) of indefinite duration.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Teesside Crown Court following a trial for multiple counts of rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Allen is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Cleveland Police and the prison estate. Due to the “dangerous and violent” nature of the rapes in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Allen must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his classification as a dangerous offender necessitates permanent monitoring of his behaviour and any potential contact with children. Any breach of his registration conditions, his extended licence, or his SHPO will result in immediate arrest and a return to Teesside Crown Court.
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