Unnamed man jailed for repeated sexual abuse of boy

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An unnamed man was jailed for repeated sexual abuse at the Central Criminal Court, receiving a 12-year sentence with the final year suspended; the report was published on 14 March 2025. The offences took place in his home in the south east.

The jury found him guilty of 13 counts of anal rape and 18 counts of sexually assaulting his wife’s grand-nephew, whom he abused over five years while the child was being minded in his home. The child was aged between nine and 14 during the offending.

The judge cited a serious breach of trust, the duration of the abuse and its significant impact. He also noted the man had no previous convictions and a good work history, and ordered three years of post-release Probation Service supervision.