Colin White

Colin White

60, Male Custodial - 7y 2022-12-01

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Offender ID: 6ed5cf9c-2df7-482b-b244-51fefe6fadc3

Offence Summary

Postman Colin White groomed and indecently assaulted a teenage girl in the early 2000s, plying her with alcohol and cigarettes before using her for sex, leaving her with long-term depression and guilt.

Full Description

Colin White, a 60-year-old former postman from Newton Aycliffe, was jailed for seven years at Durham Crown Court for two counts of indecent assault committed against an underage girl around 20 years ago. The offences, which occurred in the early 2000s, involved White grooming the teenage victim by providing her with alcohol and cigarettes, exploiting her vulnerability to carry out sexual abuse.

Durham Crown Court heard detailed accounts of how White's actions left the victim battling severe depression and feelings of guilt for decades. Following a trial, White was convicted of the historical sexual offences. He appeared via video link from HMP Durham for sentencing.

The judge imposed a seven-year custodial sentence, placed White on the sex offenders' register for life, and issued an indefinite restraining order to protect potential future victims. This case highlights the long-reaching impact of child sexual abuse and the importance of prosecuting historical offences to deliver justice to survivors.

White's conviction serves as a reminder of the efforts by authorities, including Durham Police, to address past abuses through thorough investigations and trials.

Location

City: Newton Aycliffe

County: County Durham

Case Details

Police Force: Durham Police

Sentence Length: 7 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: August 2027
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: December 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Durham Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: chroniclelive.co.uk

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