CRAIG ELLIOTT FROM EASINGTON COLLIERY FACES WARRANT AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN DURHAM AND SCOTLAND
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Easington Colliery Child Sexual Abuser
In May 2022, authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of Craig Elliott, a man with a troubling criminal history involving sexual offenses. Elliott, aged 32, was convicted in his absence of two counts of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13, with the incidents allegedly occurring in early October of the previous year. The conviction came after a trial at Durham Crown Court, which commenced on a Monday afternoon. Despite the court's efforts, Elliott was absent from the proceedings, prompting speculation that he might be in Ireland, although no definitive location was confirmed.
At the time of the offenses, Craig Elliott was known to reside at West Crescent in Easington Colliery. However, he was in custody at an address in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland, when the trial took place. Elliott had previously denied the charges during a plea hearing held on November 2, and the case was subsequently adjourned for trial. Over the following weeks, the court conducted various procedural hearings, including a ground rules hearing and the pre-recording of the victim’s cross-examination, to facilitate the trial process.
Following the jury’s guilty verdicts, Judge James Adkin sentenced Elliott to 40 months in prison. The judge also ordered that Elliott be registered as a sex offender indefinitely, emphasizing the severity of the crimes. Additionally, the Crown Prosecution Service announced plans to seek further protective measures, including a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order, to safeguard the victim. These measures would be enforced once Elliott is apprehended and brought before the court again.
In light of the conviction and ongoing concerns for public safety, Judge Adkin issued a bench warrant for Elliott’s arrest. The warrant was issued without bail, meaning Elliott is to be detained until he can be brought before the court for sentencing and further proceedings. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to ensure that individuals convicted of such serious offenses are held accountable and that victims are protected from further harm.
At the time of the offenses, Craig Elliott was known to reside at West Crescent in Easington Colliery. However, he was in custody at an address in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland, when the trial took place. Elliott had previously denied the charges during a plea hearing held on November 2, and the case was subsequently adjourned for trial. Over the following weeks, the court conducted various procedural hearings, including a ground rules hearing and the pre-recording of the victim’s cross-examination, to facilitate the trial process.
Following the jury’s guilty verdicts, Judge James Adkin sentenced Elliott to 40 months in prison. The judge also ordered that Elliott be registered as a sex offender indefinitely, emphasizing the severity of the crimes. Additionally, the Crown Prosecution Service announced plans to seek further protective measures, including a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order, to safeguard the victim. These measures would be enforced once Elliott is apprehended and brought before the court again.
In light of the conviction and ongoing concerns for public safety, Judge Adkin issued a bench warrant for Elliott’s arrest. The warrant was issued without bail, meaning Elliott is to be detained until he can be brought before the court for sentencing and further proceedings. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to ensure that individuals convicted of such serious offenses are held accountable and that victims are protected from further harm.