Stephen Prestidge, a paedophile, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of many child sexual offences.
Stephen Prestidge, 58, of Burton-on-Trent, received a 12-year prison sentence on Friday, December 13, after being convicted at the same court on Tuesday, December 10.
He was convicted of four charges of attacking a child under 13 through touching, three counts of encouraging or inciting a girl under 13 to participate in sexual behaviour, and three counts of sexual assault on a female.
Stephen Prestidge has been permanently placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
Stephen Prestidge committed sexual offences in Staffordshire.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Kirkland, of our public protection department, said: “Firstly, I want to acknowledge the sheer courage of the victim and survivor in this case; not only for having the bravery to come forward initially but also for enduring the criminal justice system and the weight of a trial.
“Tackling child sexual abuse is a top priority for Staffordshire Police and our partners. This is an abhorrent crime which has a lifelong impact on victims and survivors. I hope highlighting the prosecution of these offenders will serve as a reminder that we will continue to do all we can to put perpetrators behind bars and protect victims and survivors.
“It’s never too late to report child sexual abuse. I encourage anyone who was abused as a child to speak to someone and seek support. Reports are handled by officers who are specially trained in supporting victims and survivors and dealing with such sensitive cases.”
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.