Sentence
Vernon Austen
Vernon Austen (aged 59) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 12 February 2025 to 5 Years for Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 12 February 2025
- Sentence
- 5 Years
- Judge
- Judge T H Stead
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of inciting a child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity in County Durham.