Overview
- Tidder, 36, was convicted by a jury on February 4 of multiple non‑recent sexual offences against three boys, including rape and sexual assault.
- Judge imposed a 14‑year prison term with a one‑year extended licence after release, and ordered lifetime registration as a sex offender.
- Prosecutor David Godfrey said the abuse caused severe harm described by victims as “disgustingly destructive,” with “catastrophic” and “seismic” impact.
- The court heard grooming included showing two boys “cartoon pornography” and taking steps to deter them from reporting the abuse.
- In statements released by Humberside Police, a victim urged other men to speak out, as a detective highlighted that sexual abuse of boys and men is widely underreported.