'He is a horrific paedophile'
to tell anyone, otherwise we would both get into trouble, I have had to carry that burden.
"I grew up living in confinement and emotional pain."
The victim said Wright had committed "evil and despicable acts", adding: "I now hope that the world will see you as you truly are – horrific paedophile – and others who have been abused will find the courage to come forward and tell their truth."
Another victim said: "I know I have hidden myself behind this mask for a long time.
"I wanted to come forward about the abuse by Tommy Wright, but I felt no-one would believe me e.
"I commend him for pleading guilty which means we, his victims, don't have to go through the trauma of a trial."
Mr Rose read two other victim impact statements out to the court.
One victim said: "I have never been able to talk about the abuse with anyone. I was so ashamed.”
Another victim said: "I am so glad I have had this opportunity to tell what happened to me and get Tommy Wright the punishment he deserves."
Wright, now of First Street, Consett, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault and three counts of committing serious sexual offences.
Mr O'Brien said that Wright had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and that given they were historical sex offences, sentences that would have been passed contemporaneously would have been lower and this should be taken into account.
Judge Stephen Earl adjourned the case for sentencing until February 28 and granted Wright bail.