George Bellwood

By admin / September 16, 2025

❌GEORGE BELLWOOD – DARLINGTON❌

📍 Location: Darlington, UK

⚖️ Charges & Convictions:

• 8 counts of rape
• 3 counts of sexual assault
• 2 counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity
• Making, distributing, and possessing indecent images of children
• Possession of extreme pornography involving animals

📝 Case Summary:

George Bellwood, 32, of Darlington, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison, with an additional four years on extended licence, for the repeated rape and abuse of a young girl over a three-year period.

Bellwood’s abuse included raping the child while she was asleep and forcing her to carry out other sex acts on him. He frequently recorded the abuse on his mobile phone, storing over 2,800 indecent images — more than 1,000 of which were classified as Category A (the most severe).

The abuse came to light when the child bravely disclosed her ordeal to a trusted adult, prompting an immediate investigation by Durham Constabulary. Bellwood was arrested, and a forensic analysis of his phone and laptop uncovered thousands of disturbing images.

He initially denied the offences but later changed his plea to guilty. He admitted a multitude of sexual offences, including rape, sexual assault, making and distributing indecent images of children, and possessing extreme pornography involving animals.

He will spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

🗣️ Victim Impact & Police Statement:

A family member of the young victim stated: “He has made her go through something that not even an adult should have to deal with. She has had her childhood taken away from her, which she will never get back and will never fully recover from.”

Detective Constable Melissa Lamb, from Darlington Safeguarding Team, said:

“This was a deeply upsetting case. The offences disclosed by the young girl are unimaginable and have taken away her childhood. I would like to commend her for the incredible strength and bravery she has shown throughout the whole process. From telling a trusted adult what had happened, to being forced to relive her ordeal at court when Bellwood initially pleaded not guilty, she has shown courage beyond her years. Thanks to her resilience and strength, we have been able to secure this conviction. Bellwood is an extremely dangerous individual who used a child for his own sexual gratification with no regard whatsoever for her wellbeing or the enduring psychological trauma he has caused.”

📣 Public Warning:

• Bellwood is a convicted paedophile and dangerous sexual predator
• He deliberately recorded and stored illegal material for personal gratification
• He presents a lifelong risk to children and the wider public

🆘 Support & Resources:

If you or someone you know has been affected by abuse, please reach out to the following support services:

• NSPCC – www.nspcc.org.uk or call 0808 800 5000
• Childline – www.childline.org.uk or call 0800 1111
• The Meadows SARC – www.sarcdurham.co.uk or call 0330 223 0099

🚨 Reporting Concerns:

If you believe someone is at risk, report it immediately to local authorities or contact the police. In an emergency, always call 999.