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Latest news in Yorkshire: Published February 22, 2019 11:15:49 AM
A 68-year-old man has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty
of multiple counts of indecent assault and one count of rape.
Alan Shepherd, formerly of Brereton Road, Cleethorpes, has been on trial
at Hull Crown Court since Monday 4 February charged with multiple sexual
offences against several victims.
Yesterday (Tuesday 19 February) he was found guilty of 11 counts of
indecent assault and one count of rape.
The charges relate to three victims from Barnsley who cannot be named
for legal reasons, girls who were under the age of 16 when the abuse
took place.
DC Elinor Duke, the investigating officer, said: “Our investigation into
Shepherd’s horrific offending began in 2016 when one of his victims –
now an adult – bravely came forward and reported what had happened to
her as a child.
“Her strength and courage is remarkable and I commend her for taking
this brave step.
“Further victims came forward as our inquiry progressed, and the scale
of Shepherd’s offending became clear.
“He has refused to accept responsibility for his crimes, subjecting his
victims to the ordeal of a court trial where they have had to recount
for a jury their awful experiences.
“I am pleased he has been convicted and sent to prison. I only hope this
result offers the victims some form of closure and that they are able to
find the strength to move forward with their lives.”
***Please note – there is no custody image available of Alan Shepherd.
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