Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. PunterNet hit the headlines on Wednesday when Harriet Harman used the Labour Party Conference to attack the site, which allows men to recommend prostitutes. The site has raised fears that prostitution is as prevalent as ever on Teesside, but has moved from the street into cyberspace. It lists tens of thousands of women from across Britain - inviting users to describe their experience.
We rang the numbers listed to ask if the local women knew that their personal details had been posted on the website, which is based in California. But while ringing Middlesbrough-listed "Jessica" - described as a tall blonde-haired lady, great looking, nice curvy figure and a great smile - we came across unsuspecting Hemlington resident Lawrence Tibbett. The year-old, of Cambourne Close, was looking after his month-old baby daughter when we rang.
It could be a young child on the other end of the phone. Local entries date back to and go right up to July of this year. Entries include Lucy from "lucyofteesside" and Brianna from "brianna-escort". Men can then call up and download these "field reports", which list the time spent, price paid, a description of the prostitute and of "her place". They also include "comments" such as: "Lucy enjoys her job and the hour flew by. Lucy is not a clock watcher. There are 11 entries relating to Stockton, six under Hartlepool, two for Cleveland and Guisborough credited with three.
It was linked to a local site called "borogirls" which was closed down. Acting Chief Inspector of Neighbourhood Policing in Middlesbrough, Geoff Bush said: "The internet is part of modern day life and access is readily available. By Teesside Live. Get the latest Teesside Live breaking news on WhatsApp. Join us on WhatsApp. A search for Middlesbrough produced 49 results, with a further 36 entries posted under Teesside. Story Saved. Follow TeessideLive. Facebook X Twitter.
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