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‘Despicable’ former UK scout leader jailed for 46 years for sexual abuse

Richard Burrows, 81, convicted of 97 historical offences after three decades on the run

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Paedophile finally jailed after ‘living in paradise’ during 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows’ reign of abuse spanned nearly three decades, targeting vulnerable boys under his care

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Paedophile ex-scout leader jailed for 46 years after 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows, 81, systematically abused numerous boys across Cheshire, the West Midlands and West Mercia between 1968 and 1995.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Ex-scout leader found guilty of child sexual offences after 27 years on run

Richard Burrows, 80, was found guilty of 54 offences at Chester Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Ex-scout leader convicted of child sex offences after 27 years on the run in Thailand

‘Unrepentant paedophile’ Richard Burrows, 80, abused boys in 60s and 70s and was found guilty of 97 offences by Cheshire court

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

One of UK’s most wanted arrested at Heathrow Airport after 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows, 80, failed to attend his trial at Chester Crown Court in 1997

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives arrested at airport after 27 years on run

Richard Burrows detained at Heathrow after returning from Thailand to appear in court on child sexual abuse charges

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024