A 72-year-old man has been incarcerated after being convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a youngster.
Michael Peter Wilson, residing in the Kirk Sandall vicinity of Doncaster, assaulted the girl multiple times when she was below the age of 13.
She ultimately notified the authorities about the abuse.
Wilson was found guilty of rape, child sexual assault, engaging in sexual behaviour with a minor, and inducing a juvenile to participate in sexual activity.
He was sentenced to 21 years in prison following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
Det Con Rachael Ellis, South Yorkshire Police, praised the victim’s “courage”.
She said: “She has been so incredibly brave over the course of our investigation, sharing with us and the court the shocking and horrific details of Wilson’s abuse.
“She recalled how he would groom her with treats in a bid to further his manipulation and control over her, a young child, as well as telling her how to behave in order to keep his sick crimes hidden from others.
“Wilson has shown absolutely no remorse for the harm he has caused, refusing to acknowledge his exploitative sexual offending. While I am pleased he has received a significant custodial sentence for his crimes and will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, it does not diminish the damage he caused to an innocent child.”
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