MICHAEL COLLINGWOOD FROM NEWTON ABBOT GUILTY OF ABUSING SIX UNDER-AGE GIRLS IN DEVON
In a significant case that has shocked the community, Michael Collingwood, a 69-year-old man from Newton Abbot, was found guilty of sexually abusing six under-age girls during the 1980s and 1990s.
The trial, held at Exeter Crown Court, proceeded in his absence due to his severe dementia, which rendered him unfit to stand trial.
The court heard that Collingwood committed a total of 23 sex offences, including the heinous act of raping one of the victims.
Judge Paul Darlow directed the jury to enter not guilty pleas on behalf of Collingwood for six additional allegations of sexual offences.
The jury, after deliberation, unanimously concluded that Collingwood had indeed committed the acts charged, with the jury forewoman stating she found that he
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In a significant case that has shocked the community, Michael Collingwood, a 69-year-old man from Newton Abbot, was found guilty of sexually abusing six under-age girls during the 1980s and 1990s. The trial, held at Exeter Crown Court, p...
