A Telford paedophile is sentenced to life in prison

Robert Yeomans, of Near Vallens, Hadley, Telford was found guilty at Shrewsbury Crown Court today (26 April) for 41 counts of non-recent sexual assaults involving children including rape.

The 60 year old was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years and 8 months.

The court heard how Yeomans had carried out the crimes between 2004 and 2019 involving four girls who were aged between 3 and 11 at the time. The offences included sexual assault by touching, possessing indecent images of children, sexual activity with a child and rape.

Investigating Officer Detective Constable Stuart Bott from the Proactive CID Serious and Organised Crime Team said:

“I would firstly like to thank the victims who have been incredibly brave to come forward and give evidence. The judge described Yeomans as a dangerous offender who has a long-standing sexual interest in children”.

Detective Constable Nenagh Brady from the Reactive CID team continued:

“The misery he has caused to the victims is inexplicable and I am pleased that today’s sentencing will mean he can no longer prey on young and vulnerable people. I hope if anything positive is to come out of today is that it gives other victims the confidence to come forward and speak with the police”.

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