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Paedophile care home boss John Allen jailed for life

Former children's home boss John Allen has been handed a life sentence after being convicted of abusing 19 children in his care. The 73-year-old must serve a minimum of 11 years before he can be considered for release.

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Life sentence for children's home paedophile John Allen

John Allen has been given a life sentence for abusing children in his care. Credit: North Wales Police

A former children's home boss has been handed a life sentence for abusing 19 children in his care.

John Allen, 73, was convicted by a jury last week at Mold Crown Court of committing historical offences against 18 boys and one girl, aged between seven and 15, at residential properties in and around Wrexham.

He must serve a minimum of 11 years before he can be considered for release.

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