Final member of Blanchard paedophile ring convicted

A woman has been convicted of sexually assaulting a five-month-old baby girl becoming the final member of a paedophile ring to face justice.

Tracy Dawber, 44, of Southport, Merseyside, carried out the assault as her boyfriend photographed the abuse, Winchester Crown Court heard.

Her now ex-boyfriend Colin Blanchard, 40, of Rochdale, previously admitted being involved in the assault.

Two other members of the ring have been jailed and a third is awaiting sentence.

John Kay reports.