Eight South Tyneside sex offenders who have been sentenced in 2018

A number of criminals with links to the borough have already been sentenced this year for committing sexual offences.

Their crimes range from sexual assault, to breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Orders to possessing indecent photographs of children.

If you’ve been the victim of a sexual offence, there are support organisations out there which can help you when reporting a crime, going to court, and after a trial.

Support offered by these organisations include:

•Emotional support - coping with the after-effects of crime

•Practical help - getting locks changed, or help filling in forms for insurance and compensation claims

•Advice on dealing with the police

•Help finding a counsellor

There are also a number of helplines you can call anonymously for support.

Find out more about what is available to you as a victim of crime via Police UK here.