Child rapist sentenced to 14 years in prison

A RAPIST has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a catalogue of sexual offences against two young girls.

Vincent Glazzard (49), of Morrison Road, Darfield, was found guilty of 11 sexual offences that took place over a period of ten years against the two girls, who were both only nine years old at the time the offences began.

The charges include three counts of rape on a girl under 16, four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16, sexual activity with a girl under 16 and sexual assault on a girl under 16.

Glazzard was on trial for two weeks and one day at Sheffield Crown Court and appeared on Monday to be sentenced.

He was found not guilty of five other charges.

Det Insp John Fitzgibbons said: “Words cannot begin to describe the abhorrent actions of Glazzard and the suffering his victims have endured.

“His crimes against them were absolutely appalling.

“He has consistently denied the offences and sought to shift blame onto his victims for making accusations against him.

“As a result of this they had to undergo the harrowing ordeal of reliving their experiences during the trial.

“I would like to praise the victims and witnesses in this case for their strength and fortitude throughout this two-year long investigation.

“I can only hope they feel justice has been served for the distress and anguish he will have caused them and they have some form of closure now he is behind bars.”

Anyone who maybe affected by similar issues and who would like to speak to specially trained officers can call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

Further support is available by calling Childline on 0800 11 11 or the NSPCC 24 Hour Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or by texting 88858.

 

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