Child sex offender locked up for 12-years

A man who committed sexual offences against two children has been sentenced to 12-years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a string of abominable crimes against them.

John Murden, 66, of Hedon Road, Hull, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape of a child, two counts of indecency with a child and eleven counts of sexual offences against a child.

The 12-years is to be served concurrently to 14-years he was sentenced to in 2016 after he pleaded guilty to sexual offences against another two children.

On his appearance at Doncaster Crown Court last week, Murden was also sentenced to eight years on license when he is released from prison.

Detective Inspector Adamson from our Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) unit said: “Murden took advantage and preyed on two children’s vulnerabilities to satisfy his own sexual deviancies, without them realising at the time that what he was subjecting them to was completely abhorrent.

“I know how difficult it can be to take that first step to come forward, and I would like to commend those affected, and their families, for their bravery.

“Whilst the outcome at court doesn’t take away the pain they have suffered, I hope that a sense of justice is being felt to know Murden has been locked up for the rest of his life.

“We take all reports of sexual offences seriously and want to reassure anyone who may have experienced anything like this – at any point in their lives – that when you’re ready to come forward and talk, you will be listened to and supported.”

If you have been the victim of rape, sexual assault, or any sexual offence, or know someone who has, you can report to us directly through our non-emergency number 101, or 999 if you are in immediate danger.