Nottinghamshire man sentenced for non-recent child sexual offences

Richard Spencer, 66, admitted four charges on indecent assault on a girl aged under 14.

He was sentenced after pleading guilty to non-recent child sexual offences.

The offences were committed against two girls in the Newark and Sherwood district in the 1990s.

Spencer, of Church Lane, Balderton received a 20-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, was made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. He must also sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

Spencer appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (September, 17, 2020).

Detective Constable Jacqueline Sharpe, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "I’d like to commend the two victims for the strength and bravery they showed in coming forward a number of years after their ordeals and for trusting the police service with their complaints.

"Spencer’s sentencing will never make up for what happened but his behaviour will now be closely monitored through the sexual harm prevention order in order to protect the public and prevent further offences.

"Nottinghamshire Police encourages any survivors of abuse to come forward and report it. We will investigate and seek justice for them - even if the abuse happened a long time ago.

"The force takes reports of such matters very seriously and will investigate them, working with the Crown Prosecution Service, to put a robust case to the courts. Reporting of such matters should not be deterred by time delays or the community standing of those responsible."

Independent support for victims of sexual offence: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/