Sentence
Harrison Simpson
Harrison Simpson (aged 22) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 30 July 2026 to 28 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 30 July 2026
- Sentence
- 28 Years - Life
- Judge
- Ms Justice Norton
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old and child cruelty in Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, on 13 September 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim; Breach of trust