A Wirral man was jailed for six years for historical sex offences – after his victims came forward when he was sentenced for similar perverted behaviour.
Andrew Martindale received a three-year prison sentence in June 2014 after sexually abusing a sleeping 16-year-old girl.
After his case was reported in the media, one of his two other victims, whom he abused in the late 1980s and early 1990s, came forward and told the police.
Another victim also revealed he had done the same to her.
Martindale, 56, formerly of McKenzie Road, Leasowe, denied their allegations and faced trial but was yesterday convicted by a Liverpool Crown Court jury of seven offences of indecently assault.
The court heard that one girl was aged between eight and 12 and the other aged ten and 11 when Martindale abused them.
The older girl, who spent some time in care, had told social services about some of his behaviour but her allegations were never investigated by police.
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The other victim read a statement to the court detailing the impact of Martindale’s crimes against her.
She told how her childhood had been “ruined” and regretted not taking an earlier opportunity to reveal what was happening.
She concluded: “I’m going to get counselling. I won’t let him ruin my life anymore.”
Judge Andrew Menary, QC, said that white-haired Martindale, who showed no emotion, indecently assaulted his victims at least on two occasions “and there may have been many other occasions”.
He ordered him to sign the Sex Offender Register for life and imposed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Merseyside Police welcomed the sentencing.
DC Rebecca Robinson, from the specialist Unity sex crime team, said: “Merseyside Police takes every report of sexual offences extremely seriously, whether or not they are recent, and has dedicated officers within the force’s Unity Team who are specially trained to both thoroughly investigate allegations and make sure that those reporting them are properly supported.
“I would like to take this opportunity to reassure anyone who has suffered a sexual offence that if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are properly and thoroughly investigated.”
People can call officers in the force’s specialist Unity team on 0151 777 1382. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/