Paedophile Darren Richardson Jailed for 11 Years Over Historic Child Sex Abuse
Monstrous Crimes Spanning Years Revealed
Darren Richardson, 58, of Thompson Avenue, Beverley, has been locked up for 11 years after a jury found him guilty of horrific historic sexual offences. The depraved acts targeted four children and one woman, shocking the local community.
After a gripping two-week trial at Hull Crown Court that concluded on 4 March 2026, Richardson was convicted of 11 charges involving non-recent abuse:
- Two counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14
- Two counts of gross indecency with a boy under 16
- Two counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14
- Two counts of assault by touching a girl under 13
- One count of indecent assault on a boy under 14
- One count of assault by touching a boy under 13
- Sexual assault of a woman
The vile offences left lifelong scars on his young victims, who bravely came forward to secure justice.
Lifetime Sex Offender Register Ensures Ongoing Monitoring
Alongside his lengthy prison sentence, Richardson has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. This means authorities will monitor him indefinitely to protect future victims from harm.
