A rapist who abused three children when he was a teenager has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Christian Hammond, 30, from Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland, groomed his young victims, and the offenses came to light several years later, Newcastle Crown Court was told.
Judge Robert Spragg acknowledged the victims' bravery in reporting Hammond's actions.
Hammond denied the allegations but was found guilty of multiple offences, including raping two children, causing children to engage in sexual acts, and sexual assault of a child.
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A rapist who abused three children when he was a teenager has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Christian Hammond, 30, from Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland, groomed his young victims, and the offenses came to light several years later, Newc...