A perilous paedophile, Bharat Gohil, who derived pleasure from causing “terror” in his victims has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Bharat Gohil, 59, of Rodeheath, Luton, was convicted of child sexual crimes following a trial at St Albans Crown Court in December 2023.
At the sentencing hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court, Judge Francis Sheridan characterised Bharat Gohil as a “monster” who “derived pleasure from the fear he inflicted.”
Bharat Gohil was permanently placed on the sex offenders registry, issued three restraining orders, and subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.
Det Sgt Adam Haines, from Hertfordshire Police, said: “These victims were brave enough to come forward about what happened and because of this, a dangerous offender has been imprisoned.”
He added: “Justice has been served for his victims. The impact of his offending was far reaching, and this sentence rightly reflects the harm caused by him.
“I hope this serves as an example that sexual offences and offences against the most vulnerable in society are treated with the appropriate care and attention across the criminal justice system.”
Bharat Gohil was first arrested in September 2021 after historical allegations of sexual abuse and child abuse against him.
Bharat Gohil was charged with 14 offences the following year, including four counts of rape of a child under 13 and various counts of sexual assault by touching.
They happened between 2010 and 2017 in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, when the victim was under the age of 12.
The sex offender, Bharat Gohil, was also charged with offences of child cruelty in connection with a second victim, between 2004 and 2017.
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