Paedophile David Howie Jailed for Horrific Abuse on Child
David Howie, 52, has been found guilty of sexually abusing a girl aged between nine and 12. The vile attacks happened between 2016 and 2020 in Blackburn and Scarborough.
Graphic Abuse and Online Exploitation
The Bridlington man physically assaulted the child and also incited her to take part in online sexual activities. Howie faced twelve charges related to sexual assault on a child under 13 and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual acts. He was found not guilty of two further offences. Sentencing is set for January next year at Preston Crown Court.
Detective Praises Victim’s Bravery
Det Con Jo Billington from the East Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team (RASSO) said:
“David Howie has taken advantage of this young girl to satisfy his own perverted sexual desires and by doing so has effectively stolen her innocence. I would like to commend her for having the courage to both come forward and disclose what happened to her and for going through the court process which has meant reliving her abuse.
“I hope this conviction, and the sentence which will follow, will give others who may have suffered similar abuse the courage to speak up in the knowledge that we will believe them, we will investigate professionally and sensitively, and we will do all we can to bring offenders to justice.”
