The UK police bullishly declared they “finally got their man” when arresting a British pedophile at a London airport after almost 30 years on the run for historic sex crimes.

 

Alleged pedophile Richard Burrows, one of the UK’s “most wanted” fugitives, saw his 50-year reign of terror come to an end when he was apprehended on Thursday, March 28, at Heathrow Airport after hiding in Thailand and evading capture for 27 years on allegations of child sex attacks.

 

The 80 year old alleged child molester had failed to appear for trial at Chester Crown Court in December 1997. Richard Burrows, not to be mistaken for fellow Brit and Thailand-based train enthusiast, Richard Barrow, faced charges of two serious sexual assaults and 11 counts of indecent assault relating to historical child abuse allegations dating back to between 1969 and 1971, as stated by Cheshire Police.

 

Some of the incidents were reported to have occurred at a children’s home in Congleton, Cheshire, while others were alleged to have taken place in Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Following these accusations, Burrows, a former Scoutmaster from Audlem, Cheshire, went into hiding.

 

Following his arrest, Burrows has been remanded in police custody and is scheduled to appear at Chester Crown Court today, April 2.

 

Detective Inspector Eleanor Atkinson declared that the British police’s determination to locate Burrows has remained steadfast over the past 27 years.

 

“His arrest signifies a significant advancement in this case and the commencement of closure for all parties involved.

 

“I would like to thank the public for the information that they have provided over the years during our search for Burrows and I hope that his arrest provides some reassurance.

 

“I also hope that his arrest acts as a warning to any other wanted suspects – demonstrating that no matter how long you hide, we will find you and you will be arrested.”

 

Extensive enquiries were conducted over the years, resulting in his inclusion among the most wanted individuals in the UK by the national crime charity Crimestoppers.

 

The arrest followed collaborative efforts between Cheshire Police and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

 

Duncan Burrage, NCA International Liaison Officer in Thailand, remarked he was delighted the police finally tracked down the pervert, reported The Daily Mail.

 

“Through utilising our international network and closely collaborating with Cheshire Police colleagues, we have successfully located a fugitive wanted in connection with extremely serious allegations. This arrest underscores law enforcement’s steadfast commitment to pursue those awaiting justice in the UK.”

 

By Bob Scott

Caption: Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-02

 

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Good that they got him, but his life, at 80, is about done anyway. Shudder to think what he got up to here in Thailand.

4 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Good that they got him, but his life, at 80, is about done anyway. Shudder to think what he got up to here in Thailand.

Or Cambodia

How come it took them so long to catch this guy? Surely he renewed his passport every 10 years like everyone else?

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Good that they got him, but his life, at 80, is about done anyway. Shudder to think what he got up to here in Thailand.

Thanks for telling me, I turned 80 last week. I didn't realise my life was almost done!

23 minutes ago, delgarcon said:

Thanks for telling me, I turned 80 last week. I didn't realise my life was almost done!

Well it is. Almost done. 4.7% chance of going past 90.

Why when it is a pedo in Thailand why is it always British? 🤔

So where has he been in Thailand for all of this time? 

 

Issan or Pattaya would be my guess. 

makes no sense?

 

UK has extradition treaty with Thailand ,, many convicts have been extradited over the years including Pattaya Hitman Paul Cryne ,, and fraudster Scott Horlick and many more ,  so how did this scumbag manage to stay for 30 years ?????  some one must have been getting payoffs ??????

2 hours ago, delgarcon said:

Thanks for telling me, I turned 80 last week. I didn't realise my life was almost done!

Yes, I turn 77 but I know what you feel 

wish they would catch my ex brother in law, also 80 and a Brit. Abused my nice and nephew for years. Boy killed himself over it, preceded by his mum my sister. Police arrested him but not enough evidence, scarpered off to Australia then shacked up with a Thai, denies he ever did anything wrong. These perverts destroy lives, families and the survivors are often screwed up for good. Pedophiles need to put put away for as long as possible.

The most horrible thing is that Western elites are trying to slowly make pedophilia normality.

8 hours ago, delgarcon said:

Thanks for telling me, I turned 80 last week. I didn't realise my life was almost done!

lol, good on yah,  many more years to come.........respect

 

as for the OP.................took way too long to catch this ###

 

I question Thai authorities - hmmmm

4 hours ago, proton said:

wish they would catch my ex brother in law, also 80 and a Brit. Abused my nice and nephew for years. Boy killed himself over it, preceded by his mum my sister. Police arrested him but not enough evidence, scarpered off to Australia then shacked up with a Thai, denies he ever did anything wrong. These perverts destroy lives, families and the survivors are often screwed up for good. Pedophiles need to put put away for as long as possible.

that is a horrowing tale 

7 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Why when it is a pedo in Thailand why is it always British? 🤔

I can assure it isn't

7 hours ago, Dolf said:

Well it is. Almost done. 4.7% chance of going past 90.

 

FFS - what a w### you are

9 minutes ago, smedly said:

 

FFS - what a w### you are

Thanks Smedly

11 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Good that they got him, but his life, at 80, is about done anyway. Shudder to think what he got up to here in Thailand.

One can only imagine... 

Thought it was the Richard Barrow school  teacher at first.

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Alleged pedophile Richard Burrows, one of the UK’s “most wanted” fugitives, saw his 50-year reign of terror come to an end when he was apprehended on Thursday, March 28, at Heathrow Airport after hiding in Thailand and evading capture for 27 years on allegations of child sex attacks.

 

To think this man was able to hide in Thailand for so long without capture or knowledge of Thai officials. Speaks a lot about as to how so many criminals use Thailand to escape prosecution

10 hours ago, delgarcon said:

Thanks for telling me, I turned 80 last week. I didn't realise my life was almost done!

Realism loses it's sting when you accept it, I'm 75, I will consider myself lucky if I reach 80.

10 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Why when it is a pedo in Thailand why is it always British? 🤔

This is an English Language forum. It draws much of its material, particularly for international news, from the English Language press and media.

 

I am sure that there are other foreign perverts who are wanted and arrested, just not reported.

On the run for 27 years... the first place that I would have looked for a british pedophile would have been Thailand... heaven knows there are plenty of them here.

58 minutes ago, thesetat said:

To think this man was able to hide in Thailand for so long without capture or knowledge of Thai officials. Speaks a lot about as to how so many criminals use Thailand to escape prosecution

Are we surprised?? This arrest is more about Thailand as a refuge or bastion for foreign criminals than anything else.  

5 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

On the run for 27 years... the first place that I would have looked for a british pedophile would have been Thailand... heaven knows there are plenty of them here.

Or Cambodia and the Philippines 

10 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Why when it is a pedo in Thailand why is it always British? 🤔

Sadly though it is not. There are a very high number of local Thai men who have predatory sexual relationships with underage girls. Often reported in local news, but it never makes it to English news channels. 

 

Very easy with the limited number of English news outlets, all parroting the same stories to think westerners are the only pesos in Thailand. They are most definitely not, in fact western pesos are the minority of reported cases. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Through utilising our international network and closely collaborating with Cheshire Police colleagues, we have successfully located a fugitive wanted in connection with extremely serious allegations. This arrest underscores law enforcement’s steadfast commitment to pursue those awaiting justice in the UK.”

Other reports say he was arrested on arrival at Heathrow airport so what are the authorities going on about here.

10 minutes ago, BayArea said:

Or Cambodia and the Philippines 

To be fair, haven't the Americans cornered the market in pedophilia in those two countries?

10 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Why when it is a pedo in Thailand why is it always British? 🤔

It isn't. What makes you make such a stupid and inciting post?

German who escaped Thailand in the news some  months back.

Locals at it too.

 

 

3 hours ago, smedly said:

lol, good on yah,  many more years to come.........respect

 

as for the OP.................took way too long to catch this ###

 

I question Thai authorities - hmmmm

The 90 Day Reporting system failed then?