MARK DALLISON OF CHERRY BURTON GUILTY OF CHILD SEX OFFENCES NEAR BEVERLEY
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Cherry Burton Rapist
In March 2021, a disturbing case unfolded involving Mark Dallison, a 48-year-old man with a dark history of sexual offenses against minors. Dallison, previously known as the landlord of the Bay Horse pub located in Cherry Burton, near Beverley in East Yorkshire, was convicted after a comprehensive three-week trial held at Hull Crown Court.
Throughout the trial, the court heard harrowing details of Dallison’s predatory behavior, which spanned several years and involved multiple victims. The jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16, inciting a girl under 15 to participate in penetrative sexual acts, and three counts of rape. Despite these convictions, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on an additional count of sexual assault, leaving that charge unresolved.
Evidence presented during the trial painted a disturbing picture of Dallison’s conduct, which was characterized by a pattern of manipulation and abuse directed at teenage girls. Witnesses described how Dallison, during his tenure at the popular local pub, frequently made inappropriate sexual comments about young females and often subjected them to unwanted physical contact. His offending behavior reportedly escalated over time, culminating in him raping one of his victims multiple times within the premises of the pub.
The victim, who displayed remarkable bravery, provided detailed testimony against Dallison, recounting a particularly traumatic incident where he pinned her down with a collapsed dog cage as he assaulted her. Her police interview, shown to the court on the third day of the trial, contained distressing footage in which she described the extent of his abuse. She revealed that she was targeted by Dallison when she was just 14 years old, after being plied with alcohol, and was subjected to multiple sexual assaults and rapes.
In her police statement, she recounted specific incidents, including one where Dallison placed his hands down her trousers, and another where he forced her against a sink, exposed himself, and coerced her into touching him. She described her feelings during these assaults, stating, “He came close to me and I thought it was a bit weird. I didn’t say no or do anything.” She further explained that after the first incident, she was so distressed she went into the bathroom to freak out, but Dallison ignored her. The second incident involved him warning her not to tell anyone, which added to her sense of fear and helplessness.
She disclosed that she was raped by Dallison for the first time just weeks after the initial assault, with two additional rapes occurring subsequently. Throughout the proceedings, Dallison was characterized as “aggressive and controlling,” traits that underscored the manipulative nature of his crimes. The court has scheduled his sentencing for March 26, where he will face the consequences of his actions in a formal judicial setting.
Throughout the trial, the court heard harrowing details of Dallison’s predatory behavior, which spanned several years and involved multiple victims. The jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16, inciting a girl under 15 to participate in penetrative sexual acts, and three counts of rape. Despite these convictions, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on an additional count of sexual assault, leaving that charge unresolved.
Evidence presented during the trial painted a disturbing picture of Dallison’s conduct, which was characterized by a pattern of manipulation and abuse directed at teenage girls. Witnesses described how Dallison, during his tenure at the popular local pub, frequently made inappropriate sexual comments about young females and often subjected them to unwanted physical contact. His offending behavior reportedly escalated over time, culminating in him raping one of his victims multiple times within the premises of the pub.
The victim, who displayed remarkable bravery, provided detailed testimony against Dallison, recounting a particularly traumatic incident where he pinned her down with a collapsed dog cage as he assaulted her. Her police interview, shown to the court on the third day of the trial, contained distressing footage in which she described the extent of his abuse. She revealed that she was targeted by Dallison when she was just 14 years old, after being plied with alcohol, and was subjected to multiple sexual assaults and rapes.
In her police statement, she recounted specific incidents, including one where Dallison placed his hands down her trousers, and another where he forced her against a sink, exposed himself, and coerced her into touching him. She described her feelings during these assaults, stating, “He came close to me and I thought it was a bit weird. I didn’t say no or do anything.” She further explained that after the first incident, she was so distressed she went into the bathroom to freak out, but Dallison ignored her. The second incident involved him warning her not to tell anyone, which added to her sense of fear and helplessness.
She disclosed that she was raped by Dallison for the first time just weeks after the initial assault, with two additional rapes occurring subsequently. Throughout the proceedings, Dallison was characterized as “aggressive and controlling,” traits that underscored the manipulative nature of his crimes. The court has scheduled his sentencing for March 26, where he will face the consequences of his actions in a formal judicial setting.