‘Santa’ convicted of sex attacks avoids jail

Undated handout photo issued by Northumbria Police of Raymond Finn, 71, who has been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to four months in prison, suspended for 18 months, on three counts of sexual assault. Picture: PA Wire

A Santa impersonator who sexually assaulted two women while he was working has avoided jail.

Raymond Finn, 71, preyed on his adult victims while he was dressed as Father Christmas in December 2018, Northumbria Police said.