Newcastle Crown Court has jailed a former teacher and charity worker for historical sexual offences dating back nearly 30 years.
Colin Gregg, 75 – the son of the founder of Greggs bakery – was found guilty after trial on nine counts of indecent assault.
The charges relate to offences against four separate victims, spanning around three decades from the 1960s through to the 1990s.
Each of the complainants in the case was under 15 years of age at the time the offences took place.
On Thursday, 30 March 2017, the Judge at Newcastle Crown Court sentenced Gregg to 13-and-a-half years in prison.
After sentencing, Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North East, John Dilworth, said:
“Colin Gregg appeared to be a successful businessman, respected teacher and committed charity worker, but he exploited his position in society to abuse young boys.
“I would like to praise the bravery of his victims, whose evidence allowed prosecutors to build a compelling case against Gregg, leading to his conviction.
“I hope today's sentence brings them a sense of justice.”
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