Locations
HMP Oakwood, Featherstone
Description
A convicted paedophile has been slapped with extra jail time after he came clean about additional child sex offences. Michael Frank Shallcross repeatedly abused his victim over a number of years, a court heard.
The victim bravely came forward in 2014 to report the historical abuse. Shallcross, 67, who is currently locked up at HMP Oakwood in Featherstone, pleaded guilty to eight counts of gross indecency with a child and one count of indecent assault of a child.
The defendant, who was sentenced for previous offences in 2016, was interviewed and admitted these latest offences in court. He was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Thursday, March 30, and was given an additional 20-month sentence to run consecutively with his previous sentence.
Following the hearing, Staffordshire Police's Det Const Dan Martin said: “The victim in this case has shown immense bravery to report the abuse suffered at the hands of Shallcross. I hope this demonstrates that the force will continue to pursue offenders and investigate reports, no matter how long ago they took place, in order to secure justice for victims.”
Anyone affected by sexual abuse can report incidents by calling 101 or using the live chat function at www.staffordshire.police.uk. To make a report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.