A DEVON man has been jailed after being convicted of rapes and other non-recent sexual abuse committed against two children.

Peter Greenslade, 57, of Bridford, Devon, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, September 15 after previously being found guilty after a trial of nine counts of rape, two indecent assaults and two sexual assaults of a child under 13.

Greenslade was sentenced to 22 years in prison by Judge Anna Richardson for the offences committed in the Honiton area.

During the trial the court heard how in 2019 one of the victims bravely disclosed rapes and other sexual abuse committed against her by Greenslade which took place when she was a child.

Several months later a second victim also came forward, detailing similar abuse at the hands of Greenslade when he too was a child.

During police interview Greenslade denied all the allegations against him, however, his version of events was dismissed by the jury at trial.

The abuse has continued to have a serious psychological effect on the victims.

Officer in the case, DC Jon Stephens from the Public Protection Unit, said: ‘Peter Greenslade is a dangerous individual, who has escaped justice for many years.

‘We’d like to thank the two victims in this case for the immense bravery they have displayed throughout these proceedings.

‘We hope they are now finally able to move on with their lives.

‘This is another example of how it is never too late to report non-recent sexual offending’.

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: ‘If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. You can also report information and crimes on our website.

‘Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

‘There are lots of organisations and support agencies available across Devon and Cornwall that can help provide support.

‘For more information on rape and serious sexual assault and the support services available, please visit our support pages by clicking here’.

Advice and support is also offered by our partner agencies:• National Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999• Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626

The Stop It Now charity provides an anonymous helpline for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and can help if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or have any concerns about another adult or young person www.stopitnow.org.uk

If you have been affected by crime, please visit Home - Victim Care Devon & Cornwall (victimcare-dc.org) to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system.

You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.