CERI CAMP FROM DEVIZES SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRLS IN SWINDON

In a case that has shocked the local community of Devizes and the surrounding areas, Ceri Camp, aged 47, has been handed a severe prison sentence of 20 years after being convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses. The crimes, which spanned several years, involved the sexual assault of two young girls, beginning when they were only six and eight years old.

Camp, whose address was listed as Caen Hill Gardens in Devizes, was brought before Swindon Crown Court where he faced a series of charges. On Friday, August 4, he was found guilty of 14 counts of indecent assault and two counts of rape, all related to the abuse of the two victims. The court proceedings revealed the disturbing timeline of the offenses, which started in 1994, marking a period of over a decade of abuse.

Following the verdict, the judge sentenced Camp to 20 years in prison, emphasizing the gravity of his crimes. Additionally, he will be placed on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from any potential future offenses.

The case has drawn widespread attention, with many expressing admiration for the bravery of the victims who came forward to testify against Camp. Their courage in confronting their abuser has been praised as a vital step in seeking justice and raising awareness about the importance of protecting vulnerable children from sexual exploitation and abuse.