Northallerton sexual predator jailed

A sexual predator has been jailed for eight years at York Crown Court today.

John Gary Carney, 69 years old, of Prospect View in Northallerton, had pleaded guilty to more than 20 charges of making and possessing indecent images of children, voyeurism and sexual assault on a child.

North Yorkshire Police received a report about Carney in January 2022 following a disclosure made from one of his victims.

A short time later Carney was arrested, and his devices were seized. A detailed investigation found a catalogue of sickening videos which included ones that Carney had recorded of himself on several occasions sexually abusing a young girl. He did this in exchange for vapes, vodka and cigarettes. This shocking reign of abuse continued as he installed covert cameras in a bathroom to record girls and women when using toilets and showering.

He initially denied the allegations, claiming that one of the victims was troubled and implied that they were not telling the truth. Carney then made partial admissions and pathetically claimed that he had been foolish.

Detective Constable Jason Roper, from North Yorkshire Police, said: “As the officer in charge of this case I had to review the twisted recordings Carney had made of himself. These were incredibly disturbing, and they clearly show the extent of his vile offending.

“Carney is a sexual predator and I welcome the sentence handed to him by the court, as it reflects the severity of his crimes.

“The victims should be commended for the bravery which they have shown by supporting this investigation.

“It’s clear that he had no regard for his victims – his only concern was to fulfil his own sexual gratification. I hope that this sentence helps bring some form of closure on this traumatic ordeal for those involved.”

Reporting rape or sexual assault

North Yorkshire Police

To report a sexual assault or rape to North Yorkshire Police, please call our non-emergency number 101, or 999 in an emergency.

If you are more comfortable reporting online, you can visit the reporting page on our website.

Other agencies who can help

If you do not want to report to police, there are other agencies who are able to offer support and advice.

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. You can find more information on their website www.idas.org.uk or contact them 03000 110 110.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) - Victims who would prefer not to go direct to the police and are not in immediate danger, can contact Bridge House, North Yorkshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), on 0330 223 0362, email [email protected] or go to www.bridgehousesarc.org

You can also contact Supporting Victims in North Yorkshire at www.supportingvictims.org or call 01609 643100.

Anyone concerned about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000. Adult victims of non-recent sexual abuse can also get in touch for support.

For young people, Childline is available on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk

Details on how to contact North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership can be found on their website - www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk

Details on how to contact City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership (CYSCP) can be found on their website - www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk