In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Ross Jackson, then 39, of Lowther Avenue, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, was sentenced to a total of 28 years for a “vile” and “vicious” campaign of sexual abuse. On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Jackson appeared at the Moot Hall in Newcastle for sentencing after being convicted of 24 separate “reprehensible” offences following a trial in December 2025.
The investigation established that Jackson “viciously” targeted multiple victims in the Newcastle and Durham areas. The prosecution reported that one victim came forward in 2020 to disclose the abuse, which led Northumbria Police to discover further “vile” offending against another person in County Durham. Jackson “reprehensibly” denied all charges, forcing his victims to endure a trial where he was ultimately found guilty of several rapes, seven counts of sexual assault, and possession of extreme pornography.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Jackson’s offending was “harrowing” and demonstrated a “vicious” disregard for the safety and dignity of his victims. The judge emphasised the “tremendous bravery” of the survivors in coming forward to report the “vile” abuse they suffered at his hands. During the trial at Newcastle Crown Court, the prosecution emphasised that the “reprehensible” nature of the 24 offences warranted the “serious” custodial term and extended licence to protect the public.
The judge emphasised that Jackson posed a significant risk to the public, particularly given the “vicious” and repetitive nature of the attacks. The prosecution emphasised that the victims’ disclosures were instrumental in bringing this “vile” predator to justice. For his crimes in Newcastle and County Durham, the court determined that Jackson must serve a significant prison term followed by a five-year extended licence to ensure he remains under the highest level of supervision.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Ross Jackson was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 23 years in immediate custody.
- Extended Licence: A further five years on licence (total sentence of 28 years).
- Restraining Order: A permanent order preventing any contact with his victims.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Convictions: Found guilty of 24 offences ,including several rapes, sexual assault by touching, and possession of extreme pornography.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Jackson is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary alongside the prison estate. Due to the “vicious” nature of the rapes and the “vile” scale of his offending, his management is under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Jackson must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Lowther Avenue, Chester-le-Street. Authorities state that his “reprehensible” history and the “vicious” trauma inflicted on his victims justify the lifelong monitoring and the permanent restraining order. Any breach of his registration conditions, his licence terms, or his restraining order upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Newcastle Crown Court.
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