FRANK FINLAY, THE DANGEROUS PAEDOPHILE FROM ABINGTON AND WELLINGBOROUGH, SENTENCED FOR ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRL

In a case that has shocked the local communities of Abington and Wellingborough, Frank Finlay, a 31-year-old man, was convicted of heinous sexual offences committed against a young girl. The incident, which spanned over a year, involved multiple acts of abuse against a five-year-old girl, leaving a lasting impact on the victim and her family.

Finlay, who had been released from prison in March 2020, had previously changed his name by deed poll to Tommy Thurtin. Since then, he has been residing in Abington, attempting to rebuild his life after serving time for past offences. However, his criminal actions against the young girl brought his past to light once again, leading to a court case that revealed disturbing details of his misconduct.

During the proceedings at Northampton Crown Court, Finlay appeared to defend himself, entering a plea of not guilty. His decision to represent himself resulted in the victim being compelled to give evidence in court, a process that was made more difficult by Finlay’s deliberate attempts to delay the trial. He repeatedly postponed the proceedings, causing the young girl and her family to endure prolonged anxiety and uncertainty as they awaited justice.

The court was informed that Finlay had sexually abused the five-year-old girl on numerous occasions over a period of twelve months. The evidence presented painted a disturbing picture of repeated violations, which had a profound and lasting effect on the victim’s well-being.

Ultimately, the jury found Finlay guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a female child under the age of 13. In sentencing, the court imposed a term of six and a half years in prison, with the stipulation that he must serve half of that sentence before being eligible for release. Additionally, Finlay was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order, which explicitly prohibits him from having any unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16. This order aims to prevent any future harm and protect other vulnerable minors from potential abuse.

Finlay’s case underscores the importance of vigilance and justice in safeguarding children from predators, and it serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by individuals with a history of offending in communities like Abington and Wellingborough.