A paedophile who dispatched Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates to his victims has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Peter Horsfield, 82, of Meadow Rise, Barnby Dun, was convicted at Sheffield Crown Court of seven charges of sexual assault against minors under 13 from 2004 to 2021.
His transgressions were revealed when one of his victims disclosed the information to her mother.
After sentencing on Friday, Det Sgt Lucy Garside praised the victims’ “exceptional courage and strength”.
Ms Garside said Horsfield had “sought opportunities” to get the children alone before “taking advantage of their innocence”.
“He subjected his victims to awful sexual abuse, which has had a devastating impact on their lives and wellbeing,” she added.
In addition to imprisonment, Horsfield was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life and will be made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order on his release.
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