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Man jailed after admitting 21 non-recent indecent assaults on two girls |
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A 75-year-old man has been sentenced after committing 21 indecent assaults on two girls more than twenty years ago.
Jeffrey Barrington, of Borley Crescent in Elmswell, pleaded guilty to the charges and appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 15 May for sentencing.
In respect of one victim Barrington was convicted of nine offences, receiving a sentence of seven years’ imprisonment for the lead offence (with concurrent prison terms for the remainder of the offences).
This sentence will run consecutively to the one handed down for his crimes committed against the second victim, for which he was given five years’ imprisonment for the lead offence (again with concurrent terms for the remainder of the offences).
In total, he was handed a custodial sentence of 12 years reduced to eight years’ imprisonment for his early guilty plea.
The cumulative total of the concurrent sentences he received was 43 years.
Barrington was also handed an extended sentence of a further year on licence.
Extended sentences are handed to those who are convicted of serious violent or sexual offences, where an additional period of post-release supervision is required to protect the public.
DC Nick Parkinson-Hill, who was the officer in charge of the case, said: “Jeffrey Barrington is a sexual predator who preyed on children and took advantage of situations to sexually abuse his victims. He has shown no remorse for his actions.
“I am grateful that he spared his victims further pain by admitting his crimes, rather than forcing them to relive their experiences during a trial.
“I would like to pay tribute to the victims for their courage in coming forward to ensure that Barrington is behind bars, where he belongs.
“This case demonstrates that the passage of time has not been a barrier to justice.”
If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police.
Suffolk Survivor Pathway is a single access point for multi-agency support for victims of sexual violence. It includes six specialist services that work together to co-ordinate care and support. https://suffolksurvivorpathway.co.uk/
For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit the Suffolk Constabulary website: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary
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