'Very evil' Newcastle man jailed for 24 years for sexually abusing three children
18-09-2026 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk

'Very evil' Newcastle man jailed for 24 years for sexually abusing three children

Michael Burke was convicted of a string of offences including sexual assault, rape and indecent assault dating back years
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