Locations
Southwell, Portland, Dorset, DT5
Description
A man who sexually abused children on Portland has been jailed.
Predator Roger McColm, aged 82, abused three girls between 1969 and around 1980.
An investigation began in April 2019 after one of the victims came forward and reported what happened to Dorset Police.
In interview, McColm, of Southwell on Portland, denied all of the allegations that had been made against him.
He appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on June 13, where he was convicted of four counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years old and one count of indecency with a child.
He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday.
Victims 'exceptionally brave'
Detective Constable George Boast, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “All three of the victims in this case have been exceptionally brave in coming forward and speaking to officers about the abuse they suffered.
“I am pleased that following an investigation, McColm was held accountable for his actions, which have had a long-lasting impact on the victims.
“I hope this case shows that no matter when an incident occurred, we will always support victims and carry out detailed enquiries to ensure sexual offenders are brought to justice.”