This is the face of a former youth leader who sexually abused two young boys. Paul James Vaughan’s crimes go back 45 years. He thought he had got away with it – until justice finally caught up with him.
Vaughan was charged with a number of offences dating from 1977 to 1984, during his time as a youth leader in Rhyl. And after being hauled before a judge, he finally admitted what he had done. He plead guilty to five counts of indecent assault against two boys and two counts of indecency with a child before being sentenced at Mold Crown Court.
The 73-year-old was described by investigating officer Detective Constable Gemma Smith as a dangerous sexual predator. She said: “He used his position of trust to abuse young boys left in his care. Child sexual abuse is extremely damaging and has a devastating effect on those children involved whose suffering continues throughout their adult lives.
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“I commend the bravery of the victims who have spoken out after almost 40 years. They have showed courage and strength.
“I hope they can now focus on moving forward with their lives with the knowledge that their abuser is now being held accountable for his crimes I would encourage any other victims of historical sexual abuse to come forward safe in the knowledge that we will do everything in our power to pursue offenders and protect the most vulnerable in our society.”
Vaughan, of Emlyn Grove, Rhyl, was sentenced to a total of ten years and six months imprisonment and must register as a sex offender for life. He was also indefinitely banned from working with children and adults.
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