A man who sexually assaulted and took indecent images of children over a space of four years has been put behind bars.

Alexander Slimings, 21, of Billingham, was sentenced to 14 years in prison and handed a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order at Teesside Crown Court on Friday (October 27).

Slimings pleaded guilty to a total of 34 Child Sex Offences which included multiple counts of sexual assault, taking indecent images of children and voyeurism which took place between October 2019 and March 2023.

The Northern Echo: Alexander Slimings.Alexander Slimings. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Following his arrest in March of this year, Slimings was arrested and remanded in custody where he has remained since.

An investigation into the offences he was charged for then led to the identification of other victims, where Slimings was then charged for a series of further offences.

Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Jez Collins, the Senior Investigating Officer in the case, said:

“Slimings’ offences and the details of the investigation were deeply distressing for the victims and their families, and I thank them for their support and remarkable resilience during what has been a very sensitive enquiry.

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“I would also like to thank the investigators and staff from our Child Abuse and Vulnerable Adults Team (CAVA), our Paedophile On-Line Investigation Team (POLIT) and others, as well as representatives from Durham Police and partner agencies for their professionalism and support. Working collaboratively helped ensure the victims and their families were kept informed and supported at all stages of the investigation.

“I am satisfied that Slimings is now behind bars, where he can no longer prey on those most vulnerable in our society.

“Cleveland Police take all allegations of this nature seriously and we encourage victims of sexual abuse to come forward and report it. We have specialist officers who are trained to help you and investigate this type of crime.”