A care home manager in the North East who physically and sexually abused residents has been jailed for three years and three months.
Concerns were first raised around William Malcolm’s inappropriate and unprofessional conduct in 2022 and then began a complex and long-running investigation.
Malcolm, 61, who was also a registered mental health nurse, was caring for vulnerable and elderly residents in the home.
His treatment of both people in his care and non-residents started to alarm employees who say they witnessed a range of disturbing events.
Witnesses say they saw Malcolm use hateful names towards people, swear at them, simulate sex with them and, in some cases, sexually assault them.
After being arrested, Malcolm was charged with a string of offences in November 2023.
Malcolm, of West Hope Close, South Tyneside, denied all the charges.
Last month, a jury at Newcastle Crown Court unanimously found him guilty of 13 offences – 10 charges of sexual assault, two of ill-treating a person in care and one racially aggravated harassment.
Today (Wednesday), he attended the same court where he was sentenced to three years and three months’ imprisonment.
Malcolm will also spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register and was given a string of supplementary orders to further protect the public, including multiple restraining orders.
The officer in charge of the case, Detective Sergeant Clark Graham, said: “William Malcolm was duty bound to protect vulnerable people but instead he abused his position.
“That abuse has had long-term destructive effects on his victims and their families – who have only wanted the best and most compassionate care for their loved ones.
“Malcolm’s disgusting acts, including abusing those who can’t always speak up or defend themselves, have rightly earned him a place behind bars.
“While nothing will ever fully undo the pain and suffering this has caused, I hope this acts as a comfort knowing he has been brought to justice.”
Det Sgt Graham continued: “I want to praise all the witnesses who came forward to help with this investigation.
“It’s clear he was a cruel and abusive nurse and the bravery to come forward against someone like that should be commended.”
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