DAVID HOLLIDAY SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENCES IN AYLESBURY, BLIDWORTH, AND MANSFIELD

In a case that has shocked communities across Nottinghamshire and beyond, David Holliday, a man with a disturbing history of sexual offenses, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a series of heinous crimes committed against two young girls during the 1980s and 1990s. Holliday, who is currently 48 years old and hails from Aylesbury, was convicted after a detailed trial at Nottingham Crown Court that lasted six days.

During the proceedings, it was revealed that Holliday, a former ambulance worker who began his career with the South Central Ambulance Trust in 2002, had committed multiple acts of sexual abuse in the towns of Blidworth and Mansfield. Importantly, none of these offenses were related to his professional duties as an ambulance worker. The crimes involved repeated sexual assaults on one girl, including three separate rapes, one of which occurred when she was only four years old. Additionally, he was convicted of a serious sexual offense involving her, along with five charges of indecent assault on the same victim.

Furthermore, Holliday was found guilty of multiple charges involving a second girl, including three counts of indecent assault and four counts of indecency. The victims, who are now adults, are legally protected from being identified. They came forward with their traumatic experiences only after discovering that they had both been subjected to abuse by Holliday years earlier. Their testimonies painted a disturbing picture of manipulation and betrayal, as Holliday exploited the trust placed in him as an adult and an authority figure during their childhoods.

Following his conviction, Holliday was dismissed from his position with the South Central Ambulance Trust. His arrest was carried out by Thames Valley Police at his residence in Aylesbury, acting on behalf of Nottinghamshire authorities. The jury's verdict marked a significant step in addressing the long-standing abuse allegations, which spanned over a decade.

Victims' statements highlighted the profound and lasting impact of Holliday’s actions. One woman, who was raped as a child, described how she lost her job after the trial because she was unable to perform her duties, illustrating the deep psychological scars left by the abuse. The other victim now struggles with maintaining personal relationships, underscoring the enduring emotional toll.

Justin Bearman, representing the defense, acknowledged Holliday’s denial of guilt, stating, “He is someone who does not accept he is guilty, but accepts the verdicts of the jury. This is a man who still protests his innocence.”

Judge Jonathan Teare imposed strict conditions on Holliday’s future, including a lifelong ban from working with children and a requirement to sign the sex offenders’ register for the rest of his life. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the devastating consequences of abuse, especially when it occurs within trusted community settings in towns like Aylesbury, Blidworth, and Mansfield.