Former St Leonards man jailed for 'despicable' sexual offences against 2 girls

By Richard Gladstone
Published 9th Aug 2023, 17:22 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 17:22 BST
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A man has been jailed for committing a series of ‘despicable’ sexual offences against two girls, police said.

Fred Livesley, 77, formerly of Clarence Road, St Leonards, was jailed for 15 years, police added.

Police said he was investigated by Kent Police after his victims came forward in 2020, reporting abuse in the 1970s and 1980s.

The offences took place in Kent, police said.

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Fred Livesley. Picture from Kent PoliceFred Livesley. Picture from Kent Police
Fred Livesley. Picture from Kent Police

Following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, Livesley was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault and three counts of indecency with a child, Kent Police said.

At the same court on Monday, July 31, Livesley was jailed for 15 years and ordered to serve an extra three years on licence following that term, police said.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Antony White said: “Fred Livesley was brought to justice more than 40 years after his despicable crimes.

“Despite the passage of time, and his failure to admit what he had done, we were able to prove multiple sexual offences and he now faces a lengthy prison term.

“I hope the case encourages others who have been victims of sexual abuse to report it to police. Perpetrators should face justice for their actions, no matter how long ago their crimes took place.”