The murder of Jimmy Prout, a vulnerable 45-year-old man with mental health challenges, took place in North Shields in 2016. Jimmy fell victim to a cult-like group led by the manipulative Zahid Zaman, whom he considered his friend. Under Zahid’s control, Jimmy endured severe psychological abuse and horrific violence, which ultimately led to his tragic death.
⚠️ This article contains descriptions of violent or distressing events. Reader discretion is advised.
Group Beginnings
The group centred around Zahid Zaman, who constructed a false persona and used manipulation to draw vulnerable people into his life. What began as individual connections slowly turned into a small group under his influence, later described by the media as the “North Shields death cult”.
Zahid Zaman
In the early 2000s, Zahid Zaman was living in Sheffield. He claimed to have been involved in a car accident with a police vehicle, saying it left him in a coma and dependent on a wheelchair. Zahid was an avid online dater and portrayed himself as a wealthy, influential man on his dating profiles, even posing with fake gold bars to enhance this image.
However, the persona he portrayed was a lie. Zahid manipulated others for both emotional and financial gain. He falsely claimed to have a prestigious job and a substantial income, while in reality, he was unemployed. The wheelchair he purportedly depended on was used to secure financial support and sympathy. Although many wheelchair users are not constantly constrained to their chair, and may use them for longer distances or fatigue management, Zahid was frequently observed moving with ease: carrying furniture, running after buses, and even leaping out of his wheelchair to start fights.
Over time, Zahid refined his manipulative behaviour, targeting people who were lonely or vulnerable. He presented himself as a saviour-like figure, using his charm to draw people into his inner circle. He fostered a sense of dependency and gratitude, which enabled him to exert increasing control over them.
Kay Rayworth
Kay Rayworth was the first person Zahid recruited after meeting her through online dating in 2005. Born on 10th November 1960, Kay was thirteen years Zahid’s senior. She resided at 35 St. Stephen’s Way in Percy Main, a small village now part of North Shields in northern England. Having been married twice before, she had two children from her first marriage. Before meeting Zahid, Kay was described as cheerful and active in her community, singing in her church choir and playing cricket at the village hall.
When Kay met Zahid online, she was initially captivated by his extravagant profile. Struggling with her mental health following her second divorce, she was particularly vulnerable, and Zahid exploited this. Shortly after their meeting, he relocated from Sheffield to North Shields and moved into Kay’s home — a sudden decision that appeared motivated by the financial advantages her property offered him.
Kay did not recognise the escalating physical and psychological control Zahid exerted. In 2007, he persuaded her to buy a second home at 75 St. Stephen’s Way, just down the street from her existing residence at number 35. Zahid exerted total control, even dictating the placement of furniture in her own home. He would erupt in violent rages over minor issues, sometimes rising from his wheelchair to assault her, and was seen striking her head with a stick on multiple occasions. He spat in her face and smashed holes in the walls with a hammer, instilling fear and intimidation. Zahid claimed that his brain injury from the car accident made it impossible for him to control his anger, then blamed Kay for provoking him.
Zahid isolated Kay from her social circle and family, insisting she convert to Islam and preventing her from seeing her children. He was narcissistic, dominating every aspect of her life, and turning her from a happy, social person into someone isolated and alone. Whenever she tried to leave, he manipulated her emotionally, threatening to harm himself if she did. He once claimed to have overdosed and said he would only accept treatment if she returned to him. He also boasted about wearing a bulletproof vest due to supposed gang threats in Sheffield and claimed to have gangster friends who would carry out his orders. His constant intimidation made Kay genuinely fear for her safety, leaving her trapped in the relationship.
Jimmy Prout
James Prout, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born in 1970 in the Scotswood area of Newcastle, in the Northeast of England. One of eight siblings, he grew up in a challenging environment. His father was frequently absent, and his mother struggled with mental health issues. The family lived in one of Newcastle’s most deprived neighbourhoods, and Jimmy became involved in petty crime to help support them. Consequently, he was placed in a care home in Wales until the age of 16. His brother Eddie recalled that Jimmy became withdrawn after leaving care and believed he may have been sexually abused.
Despite his learning difficulties and challenges with reading and writing, Jimmy was skilled with his hands and could repair almost anything. He was a natural handyman, and often called upon by his neighbours to fix things. Jimmy was well-liked in his community and described as a kind and gentle person. Leigh McGregor, who knew Jimmy through the church, described Jimmy as a lad with a heart of gold:
“He would fly to the moon and back just to help you. He was so kind-hearted that nothing was too good for him to do for you.”
In 1990, Jimmy met Mandy Carter, and together they had two children. However, facing financial difficulties, he slipped back into petty crime, and without adequate mental health support, he became homeless. By the mid-2000s, Jimmy regularly used homeless services, including soup kitchens, and it was during this period that he met Zahid Zaman at the People’s Kitchen in Newcastle.
Zahid frequently visited the soup kitchen under the pretence of volunteering, but his true intention was to identify vulnerable individuals to recruit into his gang. He impressed Jimmy with tales of heroism, manipulating him into believing Zahid was trustworthy and admirable. Eventually, Zahid offered Jimmy a place in his group, leading him to move into 75 St. Stephen’s Way. There, Zahid provided Jimmy with companionship and a sense of belonging, leaving him completely unaware of the fate that awaited him under Zahid’s controlling influence.
Myra Wood
The next woman to join Zahid’s group was Myra Wood, born on 29th October 1966. After her divorce, she connected with Zahid on Facebook in 2009, and the two quickly hit it off. Myra had a prior conviction for child neglect after leaving her children at home to meet a man in London, and in 2013, she served sixteen weeks in prison for theft from an elderly man. After her release in July, Myra had nowhere to live, so Zahid invited her to move in with Jimmy at 75 St. Stephen’s Way. Although she and Zahid began a romantic relationship, he continued living with Kay at number 35.
It didn’t take long for Zahid to begin exhibiting the same controlling behaviour towards Myra as he had with Kay. Although Myra worked as a cleaner, Zahid took her wages. When she became his carer, he claimed the carer’s allowance she received. Later, Myra’s daughter, Elizabeth, testified that she repeatedly tried to contact her mother but received no response, stating she could not even describe Zahid and Myra’s partnership as a relationship because he exercised complete control over her.
Ann Corbett
The final member of the group was Ann Corbett, who was born on 8th November 1990. She met Jimmy at the People’s Kitchen in Newcastle in 2013 and later entered a relationship with him before moving into number 75 alongside him and Myra.
Ann was in her twenties and considerably younger than Jimmy and the other members of the group. She had learning difficulties, which, combined with her youth, naivety, and vulnerability, made her particularly susceptible to Zahid’s influence.
The Neighbour from Hell
When Zahid Zaman first moved to Percy Main, he presented himself as an upstanding member of the community. He took part in charity events, volunteered at the local soup kitchen, and was photographed with the mayors of Newcastle and Gateshead for his fundraising efforts. He even appeared in a local newspaper after helping find a neighbour’s missing dog. Although he was offered a reward, he declined it, saying he loved dogs and was simply glad the neighbour had their pet back.
Behind this public image, however, Zahid behaved very differently. Neighbours described him as rude, insulting, and deliberately provocative. He frequently made loud noises at random hours, banging and hammering on the walls to disturb those living nearby. Zahid installed CCTV cameras around his properties and regularly wore a body camera — not for genuine security, but to monitor neighbours in the hope of catching something he could report to the police or local council. When he did make complaints, he often accused neighbours of racism or discrimination due to his disabilities, claims that were not supported by the circumstances.
On one occasion, Zahid deliberately knocked over rubbish bins along the street while using his wheelchair, then attempted to start an argument with a neighbour who confronted him about the mess.
In another incident, Zahid confronted a neighbour who had thrown rubbish into his garden and struck him on the head with a snooker ball wrapped in a sock, leaving the neighbour with a lump on his temple. The neighbour reported the assault to the police, but no action was taken against Zahid; instead, the neighbour received a caution.
One neighbour later claimed that Zahid asked him to set fire to another resident’s shed in exchange for liquid morphine. The neighbour carried out the arson but did not implicate Zahid when caught.
Another neighbour, who had provided paving work so Zahid could more easily access his home with his wheelchair, saw him walking around despite Zahid’s claims of limited mobility. When the neighbour asked for payment, Zahid became confrontational, accused him of racism, and recorded the interaction while threatening to report him to the police. The neighbour was never paid.
In 2012, Zahid made a complaint to the local council after being refused additional benefits. When the housing manager, Dawn Statham, responded to him in writing, Zahid fabricated her official letter and replaced it with a series of racial slurs and discriminatory language about him. He then reported her to the police. She was subsequently interviewed under caution and formally investigated.
The letter read:
Dear Mr. Zaman.
You are a fucking P*k* bastard, an immigrant benefit cheat, claiming to be disabled.
We at the council believe that you are the problem, you cause trouble and then claim to be the victim and you are nothing but scum.
We advise you to do the following options: a) Move as we are not interested in helping you. b) Stop moaning to the police as they’ve had enough. c) Accept you are a f***ing P*k* bastard and you’re not disabled but an immigrant benefit cheat.
Every department and employee at the council agrees with this...
In order to conclude why don’t you kill yourself and save us loads of money, since your life is that bad due to alleged hate crimes.
Yours sincerely
Dawn Statham
The police later confirmed the letter was fake, but the incident was deeply distressing for the council employee and demonstrated the lengths Zahid would go to manipulate situations and target others.
Over time, Zahid’s behaviour — the false reports, the confrontations, and the deliberate provocations — made him a source of constant disruption in the neighbourhood. Many residents came to fear or avoid him, and he became widely regarded as a nuisance within the community.
The Leader from Hell
Between 2007 and 2015, the group had established itself across the two houses. Zahid and Kay lived at number 35, while Myra, Jimmy, and Ann were living at number 75. This almost compound-like arrangement enabled Zahid to exert even tighter control over his ‘followers’. As unpleasant as he appeared in the community, his behaviour behind closed doors was even more disturbing.
There was a clear hierarchy, with Zahid at the top, followed by Kay and Myra as his “eyes and ears,” then Ann, and finally Jimmy, who was treated the worst. Neighbours often saw the group walking down the street in a fixed order behind Zahid, who led from the front in his wheelchair. In court, this behaviour was later described as cult‑like.
Each member of the group lived under Zahid’s strict rules. They were isolated from the outside world, cut off from their friends and family, and required to demonstrate loyalty to Zahid at all times. They were forced to adhere to Zahid’s beliefs while he dictated everything they thought and did. Zahid’s rules extended into every aspect of their daily lives, reinforcing their detachment from the outside world and their dependence on him. Zahid maintained control through manipulation, isolation, and intimidation tactics. They were conditioned to believe that loyalty to him was paramount, distancing themselves from anyone that could challenge his authority.
Zahid frequently assaulted members of the group and became angry over minor issues. He would get out of his wheelchair to hit them with a hammer or hold a knife to their throats. He attempted to strangle Myra on more than one occasion and once sat on her until she lost consciousness.
Zahid constantly demanded sex from Kay and Myra. He forced them to drink his urine and pressured them to participate in acts linked to his fetishes. He asked them to have sexual contact with his dogs, which they refused. When police later searched his computer, they found videos of women engaging in sexual acts with animals — a stark contrast to the public persona he cultivated as an animal lover.
However, the abuse within the group was not limited to Zahid alone. The people he had drawn in — once vulnerable individuals seeking connection — were now trapped in a cycle of fear and dependency. Under his influence, they complied with his demands and participated in the mistreatment of one another. The worst of this was directed at Jimmy, who sat at the bottom of the group’s hierarchy.
The Torture of Jimmy Prout
Jimmy was subjected to severe physical and psychological abuse by all four members of the group. It began gradually, with Jimmy forced to carry out all the menial tasks around the two homes, such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance work. If the work was not done to a certain standard, he would be beaten.
In 2015, Ann’s brother Ivan came to stay with them at number 75. Zahid strongly disliked him. As an outsider, Ivan couldn’t be as easily manipulated as the others. One day, Zahid’s tools went missing. It is unknown who took the tools, and Zahid suspected it was Ivan. However, he could not confront Ivan directly, and so instead, unleashed his frustration on Jimmy, escalating the abuse dramatically.
Jimmy was beaten black and blue by the group on an almost daily basis. Zahid would direct the others from his wheelchair, overseeing the attacks without participating directly. Over several weeks, the cruelty intensified. Zahid purchased new tools, including a rubber mallet, specifically to beat Jimmy with. Jimmy was forced to stand for hours, never allowed to sit down. The group smashed glass bottles over his head, took turns strangling him, and stood on him until he struggled to breathe. His food intake was severely restricted, causing significant weight loss and leaving him frail. On top of this, the lack of food left Jimmy’s body unable to recover from the repeated beatings.
The final few months of Jimmy’s life were hell. He was forced to engage in sexual acts with Zahid’s dogs. His teeth were pulled out one by one with pliers, and Zahid would use a hammer and chisel to smash any teeth that the pliers couldn’t remove. Jimmy was not given any pain relief throughout the ordeal.
In another disturbing incident, Zahid announced to the group that he planned to remove one of Jimmy’s testicles. After asking Jimmy which testicle he wanted removing, he then handed a Stanley knife to Ann, and instructed her to carry out the act. When Ann refused, Zahid proceeded to do it himself, slicing open Jimmy’s scrotum. He then took the severed testicle to the kitchen, boiled it in water, and then returned to the living room and forced Jimmy to eat it.
By this point, Jimmy was completely broken and complied with Zahid’s demands. Zahid then heated a metal bolt on the gas stove and pressed it onto the wound to cauterize it, before instructing Ann to sew it up. This amateur procedure was repeated several times after the stitches burst. Ann later testified that Jimmy screamed in agony the whole time.
During Jimmy’s ordeal, the women stood by and did not intervene. Instead, they found Jimmy eating his own testicle amusing and laughed as they asked him how it tasted. They later told the court their inaction was due to fear of Zahid. However, CCTV footage of Jimmy’s final days shows they had numerous opportunities to get help, but instead were complicit as they dragged Jimmy along the street. In the footage, Jimmy appears frail and weak, stumbling as he struggled to walk.
Neighbours also witnessed incidents involving Jimmy. One neighbour on St. Stephen’s Way recalled leaving her home at 7:30 am in late January 2016, and finding Jimmy sitting on the ground leaning against her gate. It was bitterly cold, and the pavement was white with frost. Jimmy was wearing just a sleeveless jacket with nothing on under that, and he wasnt wearing shoes. His eyes were sunken and he looked ill. He was thin and covered in bruises all over his body, arms, and face. He was disorientated and saying, “help us”. She did try, but he didn’t want her to call anyone.
Another neighbour reported seeing Jimmy nearly fall onto his railings. He appeared extremely weak, pale, and unsteady on his feet, managing to grasp the railings just in time.
When another neighbour noticed Jimmy had a black eye, cuts, and bruises all over him, the neighbour inquired if Jimmy had been in a fight. Jimmy lowered his head, too afraid to speak in front of the group. Zahid intervened and explained that Jimmy had been assaulted by a group of men who had jumped out of a car wielding baseball bats. Zahid frequently spoke on Jimmy’s behalf, which was another sign of the coercive control he exercised over Jimmy and the group.
One neighbour was shown photos of Jimmy’s injuries by the group. She said Zahid acted as though she wanted her to see them, and appeared proud of what he had done. She also recalled Myra laughing as the pictures were shown to her.
On 27th November 2015, Jimmy sought treatment at the accident and emergency department of North Tyneside General Hospital. Dr Anfield saw him and observed that Jimmy had bruises to his face and head, including bruising under his left eye, two wounds to his nose, abrasions and wounds to his forehead, bruising to the inside of his lip, bruising to the right side of his face and ear, and scratch marks to his neck. Jimmy had extensive bruising to his left shoulder and bruising to his right shoulder. He had bruises and deep scratches on his arms, a wound to his left ring finger, abrasions, bruising, and lacerations to his legs, and bruising to his back. He had an abrasion to the back of his neck. Jimmy also had stab wounds to his left shoulder, left upper arm, and there was a triangular stab wound to his scrotum, although this was from a seperate incident to the one where his testicle was removed. Jimmy also had a serious fracture to his left shoulder, which the doctor claimed was Jimmy’s main complaint. The injuries were so severe, the doctor thought Jimmy must have been hit with something hard or fallen from a great height.
Jimmy told Dr Anfield that he had been assaulted by several people but was reluctant to identify them. The doctor called the police, and PC Martin Ayre attended. Jimmy told the officer that he had been attacked nine days earlier as he walked through Percy Main by people with baseball bats, one of them being Ann’s brother, Ivan. PC Ayre spoke to Zahid and Ann who were waiting for Jimmy outside, and Ann confirmed they had received threats from her brother. Zahid claimed Jimmy had sustained his injuries by falling off his bike. No further action was taken.
Jimmy had been too afraid to ask for help at the hospital with Zahid present. But he did want help. On 30th November, a few days after his hospital visit, Jimmy posted several photos of his injuries to Facebook with captions like, “My bodie hurt”, “My sholder hurts”, “My cheak hurts”, and “My tuth hurts”. But Jimmy did not receive any help. No one so much as interacted with him, other than Ann, who liked one of his posts.
Jimmy attended additional medical appointments at the hospital or with his GP, but he was always accompanied by members of the group. The doctors did not attempt to speak with Jimmy privately, and he was too afraid to speak up on his own. The group even told one of the doctor’s that Jimmy had removed his own teeth – a claim that, even if true, should have prompted mental health support, yet no one recognised the signs of abuse. Perpetrators of domestic abuse often insist on attending appointments in order to maintain control over their victims, and it is considered best practice to try to speak with individuals alone. But this did not happen in Jimmy’s case.
Jimmy went to the hospital three times in two weeks with various injuries. A Domestic Homicide Review conducted after Jimmy’s murder determined that the authorities had seventeen separate opportunities to save him.
The Murder of Jimmy Prout
The final days of Jimmy Prout’s life were marked by relentless abuse and neglect. He was severely malnourished and showed clear evidence of prolonged physical harm. Zahid and the others displayed no remorse, ignoring Jimmy’s suffering. On 9th February 2016, Jimmy was lying in bed, screaming in agony. Myra and Ann were trying to sleep, but Jimmy’s screaming was keeping them awake. At 5:02 am., Myra sent a text to Zahid saying, “This bastard had me awake all fucking night”. In response, Zahid and Kay went to number 75 to confront Jimmy. When they arrived, the group discussed how to silence him. Zahid instructed Ann to take a pair of trousers and use them to gag Jimmy by tying them around his face, covering his mouth. This did stifle his screams, and the group went back to bed.
However, Ann had also covered Jimmy’s nose. About an hour later, when they checked on him, Jimmy was not breathing and had no pulse. Jimmy Prout had died. He was 45 years old.
Within just thirty minutes of discovering Jimmy’s body, the group were together planning how to dispose of it. Kay collected a spare wheelchair from number 35, and Jimmy was wrapped in two sleeping bags and placed inside. His body was then wheeled to a nearby wasteland about 100 metres from the house. The group believed that if Jimmy’s body was found, his history of homelessness would lead the authorities to assume he had died of hypothermia or another natural cause.
After disposing of Jimmy’s body, the group returned to number 35 and burned any evidence that could link them to the crime. They then resumed their normal routines. Zahid and the others pretended to search for Jimmy, asking neighbours if they had seen him and acting as though they were concerned for his welfare. Zahid lied easily and showed no remorse. As the weeks went by, the group were convinced they had gotten away with murder. Zahid even instructed Kay and Ann to return to Jimmy’s body and retrieve his bank card. Bank records and CCTV footage later showed the group withdrawing cash from various ATMs on days corresponding to Jimmy’s benefit payments.
Six weeks went by, and the group almost did get away with Jimmy’s murder. But Ann was struggling with what had happened, and Zahid feared she might go to the police. To protect himself, he wrote a three‑page confession letter in Ann’s name, shifting blame onto her in case she reported the group. Ann then went on the run. Unsure of her next move, Zahid contacted the police on 25th March, reporting Jimmy missing and claiming that Ann had killed him and was now trying to harm him as well.
However, the police quickly saw through this. They arrested Zahid, Myra, and Kay the very next day, and were eventually able to track down Ann as well. Officers described the group’s behaviour as “pure theatre.” They had known for six weeks where Jimmy’s body was, and their actions had been part of an elaborate performance. Ultimately, their own behaviour led to their downfall. During interrogations, they turned on one another, revealing the absence of any real loyalty within the group. Ann eventually disclosed the truth about Jimmy’s death and directed police to his body.
On the afternoon of 27th March 2016 – which was Easter Sunday – the police recovered Jimmy’s body from the wasteland near St. Stephen’s Way. The green sleeping bag had camouflaged him in the trees and bushes. Jimmy’s body was badly decomposed and had been partially eaten by wildlife, so a cause of death couldn’t be determined. However, the evidence of prolonged abuse was clear. His teeth had been removed or broken. One of his testicles was missing. His body showed stab marks and extensive bruising, and a tattoo on the back of his neck had been scratched out. Police also found Jimmy’s social media posts pleading for help, along with CCTV footage showing him being dragged around by the group.
Legal Proceedings
A year later, in May 2017, a six-week trial began. The group all denied causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult between 1st November 2015, and 26th March 2016, but each pleaded guilty to committing acts intended to pervert the course of justice between 5th February 2016, and 26th March 2016. In other words, they denied murdering Jimmy but admitted to hiding his body and covering up a crime they claimed they had nothing to do with.
During the trial, Zahid attempted to portray himself as an innocent, honest, vulnerable man who relied on a wheelchair following a life-changing accident. However, Kay, Myra, and Ann, all testified to his manipulative and abusive behaviour, recounting horrifying details of the violence he ordered or carried out against Jimmy. The prosecution argued that the methods of violence and abuse Zahid used belonged in the “Dark Ages”, and that without his control and influence, Jimmy’s murder would not have occurred.
The court delivered the following verdicts:
Ann Corbett (26) was found guilty of murder and received a minimum sentence of 27 years. The court recognised her direct involvement in the murder, her participation in the abuse, and her role in the cover-up.
Zahid Zaman (43) was convicted of murder and received a minimum sentence of 33 years. The judge highlighted Zahid’s role as the orchestrator of the violence, noted his manipulation and abuse of power, and emphasised his complete lack of remorse.
Kay Rayworth (56) and Myra Wood (45) were acquitted of murder but found guilty of causing or allowing the murder of a vulnerable adult. Each received a sentence of 9 years and 8 months. Their sentences reflected their responsibility in allowing the abuse to continue, their failure to intervene, and their involvement in concealing the crime.
As the group were led away to begin their sentences, people in the public gallery shouted:
“I hope you fucking rot in hell.”
Domestic Homicide Review
The Domestic Homicide Review conducted after Jimmy’s death identified seventeen missed opportunities where agencies could have intervened and potentially saved him. Jimmy was not recognised as a victim of abuse or exploitation. Instead, he was repeatedly viewed as a perpetrator of domestic violence, largely due to his past offender status. This stigma shaped how professionals interpreted his behaviour and contributed to a failure to see the escalating risks he faced.
No single agency had a full picture of Jimmy’s circumstances. Information was not shared, safeguarding procedures were not initiated, and assumptions were made without sufficient professional curiosity. The review found that even in highly unusual circumstances, agencies often accepted explanations at face value rather than probing further. As a result, Jimmy’s deteriorating condition went unnoticed by those who should have protected him.
The abuse was also visible within the community. Neighbours saw Jimmy’s injuries, his frailty, and the changes in Kay after Zahid moved in. People were concerned, but given the lack of effective intervention from official services, it is unclear whether reporting Zahid would have led to meaningful action.
The review made several recommendations aimed at preventing similar failures. Agencies are now working to implement these changes, including improving communication, strengthening partnerships, and adopting a more holistic approach to supporting vulnerable residents. The goal is to ensure that individuals like Jimmy are recognised, safeguarded, and protected at every point of contact.
Conclusion
Jimmy Prout’s case is one of the most severe examples of prolonged abuse, coercive control, and systemic failure seen in recent years. His death was not the result of a single moment, but of months of violence carried out in plain sight and missed repeatedly by the systems designed to protect vulnerable people.
The legal outcome also raises difficult questions. Ann Corbett was convicted of murder and received a minimum sentence of twenty‑seven years. While she participated in the abuse and played a direct role in Jimmy’s final hours, she was also living under Zahid’s coercive control. Whether her actions met the threshold for murder rather than manslaughter is a point that continues to divide opinion. The case highlights how complex group‑based abuse can be, and how the law sometimes struggles to account for the dynamics of fear, manipulation, and dependency.
Jimmy’s story shows how easily vulnerable people can fall through the gaps when agencies fail to communicate, when assumptions replace curiosity, and when warning signs are overlooked. His death has prompted important changes, but it also stands as a call for continued vigilance — from professionals, from communities, and from anyone who sees a person in distress.
Jimmy deserved protection, dignity, and support. His case must not be forgotten.
Please, if you see something, say something.
Paul Hanson, Chief Executive of North Tyneside Council
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