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County Durham Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sexual Assaults

4/14/2026

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Luke Joseph Connor of County Durham was sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting two girls under 13.
He was found guilty of two sexual assaults and one inciting sexual activity.
Judge Richard Bennett described him as a dangerous, opportunist child sex offender and added three years to his license.
Durham Constabulary praised the victims for bravery during the trial.
Both victims were granted 20-year restraining orders against him.

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Luke Joseph Connor of County Durham was sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting two girls under 13.
He was found guilty of two sexual assaults and one inciting sexual activity.
Judge Richard Bennett described him as a dangerous, opportunist child sex offender and added three years to his license.
Durham Constabulary praised the victims for bravery during the trial.
Both victims were granted 20-year restraining orders against him.