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Paedophile couple jailed after reported years of abuse
Summary
A husband and wife from Houghton-le-Spring were convicted of sexual offences against two children after an investigation prompted by the National Crime Agency; they received prison terms of four years ten months and four years one month.
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Kieron Lewis and Rebecca Bowey, a married couple from Houghton-le-Spring, were convicted of sexual offences against two children and have been sentenced to prison. The National Crime Agency flagged an IP address linked to Lewis, which prompted Northumbria Police to investigate. Northumbria Police’s POLIT unit gathered evidence spanning several years that led to charges. The pair admitted the offences and received custodial sentences.
Key details:
- The National Crime Agency flagged an IP address connected to Kieron Lewis, prompting the referral to Northumbria Police.
- Northumbria Police’s POLIT unit uncovered evidence covering multiple years and identified two child victims.
- Charges included sexual exploitation and offences relating to indecent images; both defendants admitted the offences.
- Kieron Lewis was sentenced to four years and ten months and Rebecca Bowey was sentenced to four years and one month in prison.
Summary:
The convictions conclude the criminal proceedings described in the reports. Undetermined at this time.
