Locations
Falkland Close, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6
Description
A woman has described how part of her has been "destroyed" and she fears she will never recover following historic sexual abuse by a dangerous offender.
The woman was one of three young girls subjected to abuse by Kevin Pritchard, 65, between the 1970s and 90s.
Norwich Crown Court heard that during a 14-year period Pritchard, of Falkland Close, Hellesdon, repeatedly abused the three victims, who were under 12 at the time. He was given a 17 year sentence.
Duncan O'Donnell, prosecuting, said Pritchard had told each of his victims to keep it a secret.
Pritchard, who was between 20 and 30 when the offences were being committed, was arrested last year and admitted the offending stating he did not know why he had done it and had "probably been drinking".
He appeared at court on Monday (October 18) for sentence having previously admitted 15 offences, including gross indecency with a girl under 14 and indecent assault of a girl under 14.
Before Pritchard was sentenced, Mr O'Donnell read out a statement on behalf of one of the victims, describing how the abuse she had suffered left her wanting to take her own life.