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Hull Man Jailed for 18 Years for Historic Child Abuse
27 Jul
Summary
- Man received an 18-year, four-month sentence for historical sexual offenses.
- Victims were as young as six and 10 when abuse began.
- Police praised victims' bravery in reporting underreported abuse.
A 55-year-old man from Hull has been sentenced to 18 years and four months for committing historical sexual offenses against four boys. Graham Stephenson pleaded guilty to charges including rape, sexual activity with a child, inciting sexual activity, and making indecent photographs of a child.
The court heard that the abuse began when one of the victims was just six years old, and another was 10. These offenses represent a grave breach of trust and have had a lasting impact on the survivors.
Detective Constable Rebecca Davison of Humberside Police emphasized that sexual abuse against boys and men is severely underreported. She commended the victims for their exceptional bravery and strength throughout a complex and lengthy investigation, noting their willingness to give evidence was pivotal in securing justice.
