TREVOR MCCURDY SENTENCED TO 13 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN HAVANT
In a serious case stemming from allegations of horrific sexual misconduct, Trevor McCurdy, a 70-year-old man from Havant, has been handed down a prison sentence of 13 years after being convicted of multiple child sex offences.The proceedings took place at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday, 24 November, where McCurdy appeared to face justice for offenses committed over an extended period.
He resided on Almond Close in Havant at the time of his arrest and conviction.
The charges against him encompass a series of disturbing incidents involving minors, with investigations revealing that the abuse spanned across two decades, with some offences dating back to the 1980s and early 1990s, while other abuses occurred in 2020 and 2021.
The initial report that ignited the police investigation was received by Hampshire Constabulary in March 2021.
This report prompted the specialized Eastern Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT) to launch a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations.
As the investigation unfolded, McCurdy was arrested and subsequently charged with four counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching, two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by sexual penetration, and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16.
In May of this year, McCurdy was scheduled to stand trial.
He entered a plea of guilty to two of the charges while maintaining his innocence on the remaining counts.
During the trial, which was supposed to be a pivotal moment for justice, the defendant managed to escape custody and absconded from the court premises just two days into the proceedings.
Despite his absence, the jury proceeded to find him guilty of the offences in his absence a few days later.
Following his disappearance, authorities launched a widespread manhunt to locate McCurdy.
This effort included public appeals for information about his whereabouts.
After months of searching, he was finally found living in Brighton in October, where law enforcement officers arrested him and remanded him back into custody.
The court ultimately sentenced McCurdy to a lengthy imprisonment term of 13 years.
Additionally, he was subjected to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which aims to restrict his behavior and prevent further harm.
Commenting on the case, Detective Constable Marie Todd, who led the investigation, expressed her thoughts on the impact of the crimes and the importance of justice.
She stated, “Trevor McCurdy abused the trust of his young victims in the worst possible way.
The bravery and courage they have shown during the course of this investigation and trial is remarkable, and without them, McCurdy would not be behind bars today.
While it will never take away the pain and trauma of what they endured, I hope this sentence helps them begin to move forward with their lives.
McCurdy showed no remorse for the pain and suffering he caused to his young victims.” She also issued a call to action, encouraging anyone affected by similar abuse or with relevant information to come forward.
“I want to appeal to anyone who has been affected by this type of abuse to contact the police.
You don’t have to suffer in silence.” For those seeking help or wishing to report abuse, they can call police on 101.
Support lines such as Child Line at 0800 11 11 and the NSPCC at 0808 800 5000 are also available for adult victims and concerned individuals.”
