A pensioner has been jailed for multiple sex offences against a young girl in West Sussex between 2009 and 2013.
Michael Lamb, 76, of Melrose Avenue, Worthing, was found guilty of six counts of sexual assault by touching on a child under the age of 13, and three counts of causing or inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.
The victim, who was known to him, reported him to police in January 2020, after which, Lamb was arrested and charged with the offences.
A jury at Lewes Crown Court found him guilty of all charges when he stood trial earlier this year.
He was sentenced, on May 5, to four years and was put on the sex offenders register.
The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which forbids him from having unsupervised contact with children.
It prevents him from residing or working with children and young people, or approaching or talking with children.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Cheyne Garrett said:
“The victim showed huge courage to come forward and report these offences which took place when she was a very young girl.
“Lamb denied the offences and has caused trauma to the victim and her family by making them go through a criminal trial.
“This case demonstrates that we take historic sexual abuse very seriously. The victim received support from specialist officers throughout the process.
“We were determined to get justice for the victim, and following a thorough investigation we are pleased with the jury’s verdict.
“Victims of sexual abuse can report offences to us on the Sussex Police website, or self-refer to one of the county's Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs).
“More information and support is available on our website here.”
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