One victim reported to Northumbria Police in 2002 but at the time there was insufficient evidence to pursue a prosecution. In 2016, a second victim came forward who was able to give the names of other potential victims and an investigation progressed. During the investigation, a total of six victims disclosed to the police the abuse they had suffered at the hands of Mongan. Mongan was arrested in 2019. During the investigation, Spraggon was also identified as an abuser.
In June 2020, Mongan plead guilty to seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency with a child in relation to the six victims. Spraggon denied the charges against him but on 10 March 2021 he was found guilty at trial and was convicted of one count of indecent assault and three counts of indecency with a child. Both Mongan and Spraggon are awaiting sentencing.
We are gathering evidence to use in any civil compensation claims on behalf of victims of Raymond Mongan and Alfred Spraggon . If you were sexually abused by either Raymond Mongan and Alfred Spraggon whilst a resident at St Vincent’s Orphanage or witnessed others being abused and are willing to support those in their pursuit of justice, please contact us on 01234 360140 or email at jm@emmottsnell.co.uk.