Convicted paedophile Tsang has appeal for reduced sentence rejected by UK court
The Hongkonger, who was labelled ‘predatory’ and triggered a global manhunt last year will serve 15 years for multiple child sex-related crimes
London’s Court of Appeal has rejected a convicted child rapist’s bid for a reduced jail term after he fled the UK for Hong Kong while on trial last year.
Judges on Friday concluded that Joseph Tsang Kit-yee 15-year jail sentence was appropriate.
“We are satisfied that the sentence of 15 years properly reflects Tsang’s sexual criminality in respect of these two vulnerable girls,” Justice Jeremy Baker said.
Tsang’s lawyer argued that the sentence was too harsh given the ex-professional ice skater and IT worker’s clean criminal record in the past.
It followed an earlier trial in which the 32-year-old Hongkonger was found guilty for making indecent images of children, inciting a female under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity, and three counts of sexual activity involving a 14 year-old girl.