In 2022, the Offender Register reported that a Barnby Dun paedophile, Peter Horsfield, who sent his victims Valentine’s Day cards and confectionery, was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Peter Horsfield, 82, of Meadow Rise, Barnby Dun, was convicted of seven counts of sexual assault against minors under 13 between 2004 and 2021 at Sheffield Crown Court.
One of his victims disclosed his misconduct 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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