Washington pervert jailed for sex with 2 underage girls back behind bars after another victim speaks out

Adam Leddra was locked up for 20 months in 2014 for offences against two teen girls.

At Newcastle Crown Court today he was sentenced to 33 months behind bars after another female reported that he had also targeted her, at around the same time as the others.

Leddra, now 32, of Rothley, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, admitted two charges of sexual activity with a child and two of causing a child to engage in sexual activity in relation to the latest victim.

Prosecutor Kate Barnes said the teen was "groomed, manipulated and sexually exploited" by Leddra.

In an impact statement, which she courageously read in court herself, the victim, who is now an adult, said to Leddra: "Being face to face with you sickens me to my core.

"For a long time you have got away with what you have done to me."

The woman said she has endured "emotional torture" because of what Leddra did to her and that he used her for "his own sick and twisted gratification" when she was vulnerable.

She added that she now classes herself as a "survivor" rather than a victim and that she now realises "people can be capable of some incredibly awful things".

Andrew Walker, defending, said Leddra was a much younger man at the time of the offences and has since found a faith that has led to a "transformation" on his part.

Mr Walker handed in references to Leddra's now positive character and charitable work but added: "He can't escape his past."

Recorder Carl Gumsley said Leddra used "classic grooming behaviour" to target a vulnerable girl and that the emotional and psychological affect on her has been significant.