Eugene Hughes news


Sentences must take account of the victims

SENTENCES imposed on paedophiles who take, make or possess indecent images should reflect the horror that children have been subjected to, according to Zibby Yates, who survived horrific abuse as a child.


A voice for the victims

THE harrowing tale of one of paedophile Eugene Hughes’s abuse victims in this newspaper today highlights the despicable ploy that many paedophiles exploit to their utmost advantage: the vulnerability of their chosen prey.


He nearly got away with it

EUGENE HUGHES’S vile crimes were finally brought to justice when he ogled one of his victims’ children by chance in Town.


Abuse from this man made me want to die

A VICTIM of paedophile Eugene Hughes spoke yesterday of how being abused by him led her to attempt suicide.


Case result will boost confidence

PEOPLE who sat through the Royal Court case in which former judo instructor Eugene Hughes admitted a series of indecent assaults on young girls were shocked by the level of abuse he had subjected them to.


Child abuse: ‘parents with doubts must ask questions’

PARENTS with doubts about any sporting body should not be afraid to ask questions, says a top local official.


Six-and-a-half years for child abuser, 80

A PENSIONER was sent to prison for six-and-a-half years yesterday for a series of indecent assaults on young girls.


Police praise the bravery of victims

THE police investigation into the Eugene Hughes case began in April last year.

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