Thomas Wright
County: Northumberland
Conviction Date: 03/02/2020
Offence Details
A former Sunderland councillor who was branded a "horrific paedophile" by one of his victims has been jailed for more than 15 years for a series of sickening sex attacks.
Thomas Wright, who was Labour councillor for the city’s Pennywell ward for 18 years, committed vile acts involving four children under the age of 16.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how the now 67-year-old targeted both male and female children between 1968 and 1982.
One of his victims spoke out about his ordeal at the time and although Wright was spoken to by the authorities, no action was taken against him.
Judge Stephen Earl has now jailed Wright for a total of 15 years and four months, with lifelong sex offender registration and sexual harm prevention order.