Former Filey man jailed for 18 years over sexual offences
WARNING: This article contains distressing details
WARNING: This article contains details some readers may find distressing.
A former Filey man has been jailed for 18 years, after admitting sexual offences against 2 children.
29-year-old Kyle Stephenson, now of no fixed address, is also subject to a life-time sexual harm prevention order, and has been placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
He will also serve an additional year on licence.
North Yorkshire Police say Stephenson raped a boy and incited a girl to engage in sexual activity.
He also admitted abusing a dog after police recovered video evidence.He also filmed himself while having sex with a dog.
He was arrested on 31 January 2021 following a complaint made by the boy and he has remained in custody since being charged.
Police enquiries confirmed that all the offence took place between then and January 2020.
The dog Stephenson abused has since died from illness.
Detective Constable Steve Monty, of Scarborough CID, led the investigation for North Yorkshire Police
He said: “This is one of the most harrowing and disturbing cases I have been involved in. My heart goes out to the brave young victims who have endured immense trauma caused by this vile and manipulative man.
“Their true courage, together with support from loved ones, will hopefully give them the strength to rebuild their lives and move forward from this dreadful experience.”
DC Monty added: “As for Stephenson, he has rightfully been brought to justice and is now facing the full consequences of his depraved and disgusting actions.
“My message to victims of child abuse, no matter when it occurred, is that the police will support you in a highly professional and sensitive way throughout an investigation and court case.
“Please don’t hesitate to seek our help or obtain support from specialist services that are readily available to victims.”
Support and advice
North Yorkshire Police have released the following information to help with support and advice, and reporting child abuse:
Please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. If you are in immediate danger, always dial 999 for an emergency response
Victims who would prefer not to go direct to the police and are not in immediate danger, can contact Bridge House, North Yorkshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), on 0330 223 0362, email sarc@nhs.net or go to www.bridgehousesarc.org/
You can also contact Supporting Victims direct at supportingvictims.org or call 01609 643100
NSPCC Helplines:
- Help for adults concerned about a child – call 0808 800 5000
- Help for children and young people – call Childline on 0800 1111