Sentence
Declan Sains
Declan Sains (aged 28) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 16 April 2026 to 5 Years 4 Months for Making and possessing indecent images of children and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 16 April 2026
- Sentence
- 5 Years 4 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 8 years 4 Months
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge Wadoodi
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual communication with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to inciting a male child aged 14-years-old to engage in (penetrative) sexual activity, sexual communication with a child and making indecent images of children in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, between 2 July 2025 and 8 July 2025.