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A 68-year-old from Hereford has been jailed for historical sexual offences that brought "pain and suffering" to his victims. The "dangerous offender" was recently sentenced for sex offences in the 1980s and 1990s.
Charles Taylor, of Ross Road, Hereford, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Hereford Crown Court on August 9 for the non-recent sexual offences. He was was found guilty of assaults against a male child and an adult female between 1984 and 1998.
Investigating officer, detective constable Leah Lowe, spent 12 months gathering evidence which proved critical to convicting Taylor. West Mercia Police has described the investigation as "comprehensive and often distressing" and one that "could not have been resolved without the strength and conviction of the victims and witnesses".
DC Lowe said: "While the sentence given can never make up for the pain and suffering Taylor has caused, I am hopeful it can provide some measure of solace to the victims and help them begin the road to recovery. Taylor is a dangerous offender.
"The community is a safer place now he is beginning his sentence in prison. I hope this reassures the community that West Mercia Police will investigate all offences of this nature, regardless of when they occurred, in the pursuit of justice and the protection of our communities."