DAVID VEALL FROM APPLEBY SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING CHILDREN IN GRIMSBY

In December 2020, a disturbing case emerged involving David Veall, a 64-year-old man from Appleby, who was convicted of a series of heinous sexual crimes against children. Veall, a former owner of a double glazing company, was found to have committed a catalogue of sickening offenses that spanned over a year, from December 2013 to November 2014. His crimes included rape, sexual assault, and the possession of indecent images of minors, some of the most severe and vile in nature.

Veall's arrest was carried out by Humberside Police, who uncovered thousands of indecent images and videos on his computer during a raid. The material included categories of the most serious nature, with some images depicting extreme acts, including one involving a dog. Police also discovered videos that Veall had filmed himself with his victims, further evidencing the extent of his predatory behavior.

At Grimsby Crown Court, Veall pleaded guilty to a total of 25 charges related to his sexual misconduct. These charges encompassed a range of offenses, including the sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 on multiple occasions, rape of a child under 13, and the production and possession of indecent images of minors. The court heard that Veall's victims came forward after learning about sex education in school, which prompted them to speak out about their abuse.

Prosecutor Michael Greenhalgh detailed the severity of Veall's crimes, emphasizing that he owned a large house in Appleby and enjoyed foreign holidays, traveling extensively in Vietnam and Thailand. Despite his outward appearances, Veall's actions revealed a disturbing pattern of grooming and planning, with the judge describing him as a