UNITED KINGDOM
Manchester Evening News
Oct 23, 2014 06:00 By Neal Keeling
A paedophile former police officer has been found hanged just days after appearing in court to face fresh allegations of child abuse.
Prolific abuser Don Mackintosh, a ex-sergeant in Greater Manchester Police, and church Boys’ Brigade leader was convicted in 1994 of a string of sex offences against young boys and sentenced to nine years in jail.
Mackintosh, 71, was found hanged at his home on Calico Crescent, Stalybridge, by officers who broke in when neighbours reported he had not been seen for several days.
Last week he appeared at Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing accused of indecent assault against two boys dating back to the mid 1970s and 80s. …
Mackintosh, who also worked as an education welfare officer for Manchester council in the 70s, was also a lieutenant in the 59th Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade, based at Platt Lane Methodist Church, Fallowfield, where he abused his trust to pursue youngsters.
He got away with his crimes for 25 years until one victim had the courage to come forward. This triggered a police investigation and other victims were traced.
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