Man from Princes Risborough jailed for multiple sexual offences against children

Bernard Moore, aged 57, of Cannon Place, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 20th Apr 2022

A man from Princes Risborough has been jailed for multiple sexual offences against children.

Bernard Moore, aged 57, of Cannon Place, was sentenced to 13 years and four months in prison at Oxford Crown Court.

He pleaded guilty to '12 counts each of engaging in sexual activity with a child and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, as well as three counts each of taking indecent photographs of children, distributing indecent photographs of children, and making indecent photographs of children at the same court on 28 February.'

The offences were committed between 2016 and 2021 against boys aged under 16.

Detective Constable Leanne Moody, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, based at Oxford police station:

“Moore was a calculated and vile individual who preyed on the most vulnerable children.

“The victims in this case, bravely spoke up about their abuse which has taken place over several years.

“If it was not for the courage of these victims, Moore’s offending would have continued.

“Moore not only sexually abused his victims, but he filmed the abuse to share with other individuals.

“The impact of his offending has had an enormous effect on his victims and their families.

“I hope the sentence will provided some closure to the victims and I thank them for their courage and strength throughout the course of this investigation.”He pleaded guilty to 12 counts each of engaging in sexual activity with a child and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, as well as three counts each of taking indecent photographs of children."

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