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Latest news in Yorkshire: March 30, 2019 09:34:39 AM
A 41-year-old man who was found guilty of sexual offences against a
child has been sentenced to six years behind bars.
Desmond Bowers, from the Derby area, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court
yesterday (Thursday 28 March) where he was found guilty of one count of
sexual assault on a child. The offence took place in the Doncaster area.
An investigation was launched into Bowers in November 2015 following a
report to the police about his behaviour. The initial disclosure from
his victim led to a four-year police operation.
In addition to his prison term, Bowers was given a lifetime restraining
order against his victim and their family, and will be on the sex
offenders register for life.
PC Adam Frost, officer in the case, said: “The victim involved in this
matter has shown immense courage throughout this investigation and their
strength has been commendable for a person of their age.
“After a four-year investigation, I hope that the court result will
bring some closure to the victim and their family.”
If you have any concerns relating to sexual offences, you can call
police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can also call the National Association for People Abused in
Childhood (NAPAC) free on 0808 8010331 10am-9pm Mondays to Thursdays,
10am-6pm on Fridays.
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