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Lynn Street, Blyth, NE24 2JT
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Police have praised the brave victims who brought a sexual predator to justice.
Kieran Kindley has been convicted of preying on four girls aged between 13 and 17, after carrying out the attacks in the Ashington area last year.
The 20-year-old denied all the allegations put to him but on Friday (September 24) was found guilty of two counts of rape and six counts of sexual assault following a 10-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
Speaking after the trial, Detective Constables Dan Anderson and Emma Hooker, who led the investigation, praised the bravery of the victims.
Det Cons Anderson said : “Kieran Kindley is a sexual predator and paedophile, who preyed on teenagers for his own sexual gratification.
“These brave victims came forward to police and I hope they feel a sense of justice.
“I would urge anyone who has been subjected to such attacks to always report it. We are here to help."
Kindley of Lynn Street, Blyth, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court in December.