Paul Tyler, who was already serving 16-years for sex offences, was found guilty of historic sexual offences
A grim sex offender already serving a 16-year sentence for his awful crimes has been handed a further 18-year term for the rape and abuse of two children.
“Grotesque” Paul Tyler admitted 11 additional offences following a “complex four-year investigation” by detectives from Humberside Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People Unit. Enquiries began when in August 2022 a man visited Bridlington Police Station and told officers Tyler had raped him multiple times when he was a child.
Extensive enquiries were carried out by detectives into “complex, non-recent sexual offences”. Police gathered witness and victim impact statements, collated third-party material and liaised with colleagues in other forces to build up the case against the 66-year-old. The “extraordinary bravery” of those who came forward has been commended by police.
Tyler, formerly of Scarborough, admitted five counts of rape of a boy under 13 and sexual assault of a boy under 13 in December 2024., but sentencing was delayed due to a report received a month earlier in which a women disclosed non-recent sexual abuse as a child. Tyler, named as the offender was charged following na investigation and he admitted to a range of offences including two counts of causing a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, rape of a girl under 13, sexual assault of a girl under 13, and assault by penetration of a girl under 13.
The offences mean Tyler, already serving a 16-year prison sentence for sexual offences against children handed down in 2012, will serve a further 18 years behind bars.
Following Tyler’s appearance at Hull Crown Court, investigating officer Detective Constable Clare Gascoigne said: “I want to first commend the extraordinary bravery shown by the man and woman who came forward and reported Tyler’s offending against them when they were just children. These offences took place many years ago, and coming forward to report abuse suffered as a child requires immense courage.
“Their strength in speaking out has been vital in bringing this offender to justice, and by doing this, they have not only sought accountability for what was done to them but also helped protect other children. I’d also like to recognise the invaluable support provided by colleagues from one of our neighbouring forces, West Yorkshire Police, and the unwavering dedication from all officers involved in both investigations, along with the support from the CPS throughout the entirety of this protracted investigation into Tyler’s grotesque offending.
“Acknowledging The Blue Door service too, whose advocacy and specialist support gave both the man and woman confidence to engage in the criminal justice process. The role of independent support services such as The Blue Door is crucial in helping victims feel believed, supported and empowered.
“Non-recent child sexual abuse often goes unreported for decades because of feelings of fear, shame, or worries about not being believed. This case demonstrates that we will always take such allegations seriously, regardless of how much time has passed, and we will investigate them thoroughly and sensitively.
“Whilst today’s outcome does not take away the pain and suffering the man and woman have endured, I hope it provides them with some reassurance that Tyler will remain in prison for the rest of his life, unable to cause any more harm to children in our communities. We would encourage anyone who has experienced abuse, whether it was six days or six years ago, to come forward and tell someone when you are ready. You will be listened to, supported and taken seriously.”
