IAN PATTON FROM HULL SENTENCED FOR SERIAL SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG GIRLS

Ian Patton, a 36-year-old man residing on Bacheler Street, off Anlaby Road in Hull, has been formally sentenced following his conviction on multiple charges related to sexual misconduct involving young girls. The case was heard at Hull Crown Court, where it was revealed that Patton is a repeat sex offender with a troubling history of predatory behavior.

During the court proceedings, it was emphasized that Patton has long struggled with uncontrollable sexual urges, which he attempted to conceal by presenting himself as a harmless individual. However, his actions betrayed this facade, as he targeted vulnerable young girls for sexual contact. The court heard that Patton’s criminal record is extensive, beginning with his first sexual assault charges at the age of 16. In 2005, he was given a referral order, and the following year, in 2006, he received a prison sentence of two and a half years for offenses committed against a girl under the age of 13.

Most recently, Patton was involved in new incidents where he made sexual advances and physically touched two young girls. One of the victims was described as being