Martin Shaun Slater

Martin Shaun Slater

53, Male Custodial - 15y 6m 2024-10-07

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Offender ID: 702f1024-a705-41fb-b83b-3ca1b6d4c671

Offence Summary

Martin Shaun Slater was convicted of 16 child sex offences involving the repeated sexual abuse of a boy and a girl over several years in the 1980s and early 2000s. He was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison at York Crown Court.

Full Description

A former resident of Scarborough has been imprisoned for more than 15 years following his conviction for historic child sex offences against two young victims. Martin Shaun Slater, aged 53 and currently of no fixed address, was found guilty by a jury at York Crown Court of 16 serious sexual crimes committed during the 1980s and early 2000s.

The offences, which Slater denied throughout the trial, involved repeated abuse starting when one victim, a boy, was just seven years old, and the other, a girl, was five. The abuse persisted into their teenage years, causing profound and lasting harm to the victims' mental health and family lives. The jury delivered guilty verdicts on 29 July 2024 after a thorough examination of the evidence.

Four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a girl under 13
Two counts of sexual touching against a girl aged between 8 and 9
One count of sexual touching against a girl aged between 8 and 9 including penetration
Eight counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14

Sentencing occurred on 7 October 2024 at York Crown Court, where Judge Andrew Menary imposed a total custodial term of 15 years and six months. In addition to the prison sentence, Slater was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, two lifelong restraining orders barring contact with the victims, and indefinite placement on the sex offenders register. The court heard poignant testimony on the devastating impact of the abuse, which permeated every aspect of the victims' lives from childhood into adulthood.

Detective Constable Leah Gillon, the investigating officer from Scarborough CID at North Yorkshire Police, commented on the case: 'Slater has caused immeasurable harm to the victims which has affected all of their lives and that of their families. They are to be commended for coming forward and reporting the abuse.' She highlighted the courage of the victims in reporting long-suppressed trauma and expressed hope that the convictions provide closure. Gillon also encouraged other potential victims to come forward, assuring them of thorough investigations and specialist support. The case was reported by Teesside Live on 8 October 2024, drawing from court proceedings and police statements.

Location

City: Scarborough

County: North Yorkshire

Case Details

Police Force: North Yorkshire Police

Sentence Length: 15 years 6 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: February 2035
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: April 2040
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 85%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to North Yorkshire 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: gazettelive.co.uk

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