Former DJ Ray Teret found guilty of historical sex allegations

Former pirate radio DJ Ray Teret's abuse had "devastating consequences" for some of his victims, who were as young as 13, the chief crown prosecutor for the north west of England has said.

Speaking outside Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Nazir Afzal said many of the girls abused grew up believing the abuse had been their fault.

"It was never their fault," Mr Afzal added, praising their "collective courage" which he said had "brought Teret to justice".

• Teret used celebrity status in 60s and 70s to prey on his victims

Jimmy Savile's victims "will take some comfort" from Ray Teret's conviction for historical sex offences, an abuse lawyer representing clients with claims against both men has said.

Liz Dux of Slater & Gordon, which represents 169 of Savile's victims and one of Teret's, welcomed the verdict.

• Teret used his celebrity status to prey on his victims

Ray Teret will be sentenced next Thursday after being found guilty of seven rapes and 11 indecent assaults dating back to the 1960s.

Tim Evans, prosecuting, said he would give the judge more information on the impact Teret has had on his victims, some of whom he said have been left "very significantly damaged".

Nicholas Johnson QC, defending Teret, said: "We have to respect the jury's verdict, and in respecting the jury's verdict there is little I can say on Mr Teret's behalf."

Mr Johnson said Teret was now facing the prospect of serving a "very long time in prison" but, given his age at 73, asked the judge not to "quash any prospect that one day he might be released from prison".

• Read: Teret used celebrity status to prey on his victims

The NSPCC has described ex-Radio Caroline DJ Ray Teret as a "serial offender who committed a series of repellent sexual attacks on children over several decades".

A woman who was raped by Ray Teret described him as a "sexual predator" who took advantage of her.

Teret has been found guilty at Minshull Street Crown Court of seven counts of rape and 11 of indecent assault.

Jimmy Savile's DJ colleague Ray Teret has been found guilty at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court of a string of historical sex allegations.

Teret, 73, denied 18 rapes, two other serious sexual assaults, one attempted rape, 12 indecent assaults and one count of indecency with a child.

After more 60 hours of deliberations, he was convicted of seven rapes and 11 indecent assaults. He was cleared of the other charges.