Man jailed for historic child sex assault at Shoreham Air Show

It happened back in 2003

Author: Adam GoacherPublished 2nd Dec 2021

A man from Ashurst has been jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting a young girl at Shoreham Air Show 18 years ago.

David Conrad, 57, of Pepper Lane, was convicted of indecent assault against the girl, and will also serve a further year on extended prison released licence and will be a registered sex offender.

Sussex Police Investigator Amber Evans said; "The girl was at the Show with her family and Conrad, who also knew her, were sitting with each other in the crowd when he attacked her, without anyone else being aware.

"She did not report the attack to anyone at the time and only 14 years later did she feel able to talk to the police about it.

"We were still able to investigate and seek justice, and to give her access to sources of specialist advice and support.

"You can always contact us if you have been the victim of sexual offences, no matter how long ago."

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