UK Man Arrested for Performing Sex Act on Corpse After Breaking into Hospital Mortuary

Judge John Thackray QC has mandated a psychiatric evaluation before sentencing for Damon Tingay, a 30-year-old man facing jail time after confessing to a grave sexual offense involving a corpse. Tingay was apprehended after a break-in at the mortuary of Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby on March 17. Initially suspected of burglary, Tingay later confessed to engaging in sexual penetration with the dead, as reported by *Metro*.

Appearing at Hull Crown Court, Tingay, who has no fixed address, also pleaded guilty to trespassing with the intent to commit sexual offenses. It was reported that the crime was captured on CCTV but will not be shown in a public courtroom. A decision regarding the evidence will be made at the next hearing, as reported by *GrimsbyLive*.

Tingay attended the plea and trial preparation hearing wearing a grey sweatshirt, and the potential prison term is uncertain until June 27. Judge John Thackray QC has mandated a psychiatric evaluation before sentencing, and the probation service will compile a report gauging Tingay’s potential risk to the public. Humberside Police clarified that the investigation concerning Tingay is distinct from the widely publicized inquiry into Legacy Funeral Directors.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicole Elliott stated, “We are working incredibly closely with our partners at the NHS and the coroner, to ensure all family members of the deceased who were inside the mortuary have been contacted, and our specially trained officers are continuing to support the families of those who have been affected.”