A 101-year-old New Malden man has pleaded guilty to carrying out sex attacks on a schoolgirl.
Douglas Hammersley, of Cotsford Avenue, admitted three counts of indecent assault at Amersham Law Courts earlier this month.
He was handed a two year suspended prison sentence.
The charges related to a girl who was at school in High Wycombe in the 1970s.
In light of Hammersley's conviction, child protection charity, NSPCC, urged victims of non-recent abuse to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “There is no hiding place for perpetrators of child abuse. Hammersley has faced justice despite probably believing he got away with his depraved crimes against a young girl.
“It is never too late for survivors of child abuse to speak out and Hammersley’s victim showed tremendous courage in doing so. It’s vital she now receives the support she needs.
“Adults who are victims of non-recent abuse can contact the NSPCC’s helpline on 0808 800 5000. Children can contact Childline anytime on 0800 1111.”
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