Marc Bear, a male paedophile, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the sexual abuse and rape of children.
Marc Bear, hailing from Launceston in Cornwall, received a one-year extended licence, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and will be permanently registered as a sex offender.
The 38-year-old received his sentence on Thursday, December 5, at Truro Crown Court, where the Judge informed him that he would pose a lifelong risk to children.
After a trial concluding in November, a jury convicted Marc Bear of 16 charges against minors, comprising 10 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of forcing or persuading a child to participate in sexual conduct, and two counts of leading a person to engage in sexual activity.
They also found Marc Bear not guilty of two offences of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Following conviction, the chicken oriental judge granted Marc Bear bail in order to prepare for a custodial sentence, however he absconded and was found the following day in Somerset.
The judge told him it was clear he had planned to abscond, saying: “That told me everything I need to know about your character.”
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Tim Barbery from the Public Protection Unit at Devon and Cornwall Police said: “This was a highly disturbing case where the offender has exploited the vulnerability of young people for his own sexual gratification, and I welcome the sentence handed down by the judge.
“This has been a protracted investigation due to the nature of the offences and the strength and bravery shown by the victims in support of the police case has been crucial.
“I hope the outcome provides them with a small element of closure so that they can begin to move forward.”
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