Sentence
Stephen Tate
Stephen Tate (aged 69) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 29 April 2025 to 6 Years for Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 29 April 2025
- Sentence
- 6 Years
- Judge
- Judge Ian Unsworth KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice at Hyndburn Leisure Centre in Accrington, Lancashire, in January 2022.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim