The South Tyneside Paedophile, David Young, is permanently listed on the sex offenders’ register and has a record of violating a sexual harm prevention order, which is intended to supervise him and protect the public. However, the police have managed to lose him.
Law enforcement has made an urgent appeal for a dangerous paedophile, David Young, who remains at large after comprehensive searches.
Northumbria Police has issued a public appeal to assist in locating David Young, 35, who is sought for violating a court order and is reportedly evading arrest.
David Young is permanently listed on the sex offenders’ registry and has a record of violating a sexual harm prevention order intended to monitor him and ensure public safety.
A spokesperson for the force stated: “(He) is sought for violating a court order and is deliberately evading apprehension.”
“Extensive searches to locate him have been ongoing across the region.
“Officers from Northumbria Police are today asking for the public’s help to trace him – and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
“Members of the public are also reminded that harbouring a wanted person is an offence and those involved could face prosecution.”
David Young served a 40-month jail term in 2013 for three offences of engaging in sexual activity with a child and two of assault.
David Young was back in court in February 2021 after he went on a daytrip with a mother and child while keeping his sickening past a secret.
David Young started a relationship with the mum, from South Tyneside, online and revealed nothing about the 40-month jail term he served in 2013.
Newcastle Crown Court heard he went on a fishing and park trip with the mum and child in summer 2020.
But before a second trip that had been arranged could take place, the woman found out the truth about his shocking past and told the police.
The mum said in a statement: “I am completely shocked after finding out about his past, especially as he had been in contact with my child.
“I was sick at finding out about it.
“I felt he used me so he could get access to my child.
“I also feel scared now as he knows where I live and work. I am anxious he will try and find me if he’s released.”
David Young admitted breach of a sexual harm prevention order.
David Young also admitted breach of sex offender registration requirements by failing to disclose a change of address within the required time.
At the time of the offences David Young was on a suspended sentence for a previous breach of the sexual harm prevention order by talking to an underage girl.
Judge Tim Gittins sentenced David Young to 28 months behind bars.
The judge told him: “You engaged in a relationship with a lady that was based on you not telling her the truth about your circumstances.
“Despite the clear prohibitions for you to be in contact with any children, male or female, by virtue of the sexual harm prevention order, you took her and her child on a fishing trip and planned another but she became aware of the true position and your history.
“She was obviously deeply distressed, not least because of the fear of what you might have done towards her child.”
Steven Reed, defending, said David Young was never left alone with and had not been targeting the child.
Mr Reed added; “He felt unable to tell her the truth. He was concerned if he told her the truth the relationship would end, and that’s what has happened.”
David Young, or anyone who believes they have seen him, is asked to contact police as soon as possible by using the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting reference 067996P/24
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