85 year old jailed for historic sex abuse in Essex

An investigation into allegations was launched in May 2022

Author: Rosa May-BrownPublished 3rd Oct 2024
Last updated 3rd Oct 2024

Stuart Hart, of Seaway, pleaded guilty and was charged with two counts of assault by touching.

It happened over a period of ten years, with Hart initially denying the historic offenses.

He claimed the victims, two young girls, had 'vivid imaginations'.

He was sentenced today at Basildon Crown Court