A SICK pervert who systematically abused three young girls has admitted his depraved behaviour when his brave victims finally spoke out.

Kenneth Harrison had abused all three victims over a protracted period until the first reported the sexual abuse in March this year.

The 38-year-old faced a catalogue of charges when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court.

A judge heard how the Darlington man’s abuse had left the victims devastated and they were now trying to rebuild their lives.

Robin Turton, prosecuting, said outlined how Harrison would regularly sexually abuse the young girls while carrying out a sex act on himself.

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He said the assaults took place on numerous occasions an all three victims.

A victim impact statement from one of the complaints read: “I have tried to write this so many times but the truth is that I just feel sad, relieved that I spoke out, confused and upset.”

She added that the assaults had caused her to suffer trauma which has left her unable to sleep and suffering from nightmares.

Mr Turton said: “The police sought to arrest the defendant when they attended his home where the defendant was seen to be driving a vehicle, officers opened the driver’s door and he drove off at speed with the officers in pursuit.

“The defendant drove at excessive speed with the pursuit lasting 18 minutes, the vehicle was driven without lights at speeds in excess of 90mph in 30 mph zones and through red lights.”

Harrison, of Trinity Road, Darlington, pleaded guilty to a number of sexual offences and an additional charge of dangerous driving after trying to flee the police when they came to arrest him.

Chris Baker, in mitigation, said: “He wants to undertake all of the help provided by the prison – he knows his behaviour was appalling.”

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Judge Christopher Smith adjourned the ‘complex case’ until next week to given himself the opportunity to consider the length of sentence he would impose.

“I understand the defendant wants to know what his future is but he also wants me to do it carefully and properly,” he said.

“I want to get it right. I want to get it right for everybody involved in this case – for your victims and I want to get it right for you.

“It is a complex case and I just want to give it some thought.”

Harrison, who was remanded in custody, will appear before the same judge next week to be sentenced.

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