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Man who tattooed three young children is jailed
Summary
A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of child cruelty after permanently tattooing three young children; Newcastle Crown Court sentenced him to three years in prison and imposed a ten-year restraining order.
Content
A 31-year-old man from Newcastle pleaded guilty after permanently tattooing three young children, acts a judge described as foolish and harmful. The court heard the children were left physically and emotionally affected and have received medical attention and support. The defendant was sentenced for child cruelty and given a restraining order.
Key facts:
- Patrick Coe pleaded guilty to three counts of child cruelty related to permanently tattooing three young children.
- The children were reported to have been physically and emotionally harmed and have since received medical care and therapy.
- Newcastle Crown Court sentenced Coe to three years in prison and imposed a ten-year restraining order.
- The judge described the actions as foolish and harmful; further procedural steps were not reported.
Summary:
The court reported that the children suffered lasting physical and emotional effects and that the defendant has been imprisoned and restrained by court order. Undetermined at this time.
