March 2015 Prolific sex offender jailed for horrific sex attacks in Bristol disguised as Pagan rituals A prolific sex offender has been jailed after a 17 year spree of sexual offences against at least 14 women and young girls, many carried out under the guise of Pagan initiations and rituals. David Mace will serve 17 years behind bars for the offences carried out between 1996 and 2013 and serve an additional five years on licence. His offences include rape, sexual activity with a child, sexual assualt, voyeurism and indecent assault. Some of the victims were unconscious during the sustained attacks. His friend, Kenneth Gavens, 62, (pictured below) also admitted sexual activity with a child and the possession of extreme pornographic image and was jailed for 29 months in a crown court hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today. David Mace pleaded guilty to four counts of rape, two of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assualt by penetration, seven counts of voyeurism and one count of sexual activity with a child. Gavens pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child and possession of extreme pornographic images. Detective Inspector Larisa Hunt, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: “It is testament to the victims in this case who have bravely relived some of their most painful memories that we have been able to bring these men to justice today. They’re continuing to receive all the support and help they need. “There is no escaping the fact that these were appalling and abhorrent crimes committed against vulnerable women and children. “A number of these offences were carried out under the guise of Pagan initiations and rituals – preying on the victim’s vulnerability. “Some of the victims were unconscious during these sustained attacks. “These offenders took advantage of vulnerable young girls and exploited them for their own sexual gratification. “In addition to the attacks themselves, Mace filmed a number of the incidents – adding further anguish for the victims. “We are determined to work with our partner agencies to make sure we are consistently tackling sexual abuse in all its forms. “We’re committed to ensuring all our officers and staff are able to spot the tell-tale signs of exploitation and abuse to safeguard children across the force area.” March 2015 Man to be sentenced in court for serious sexual offences against 14 victims in Bristol A MAN is due to be sentenced on Monday morning (March 30) for a string of serious sexual offences against 14 victims. David Mace, 59, from Bristol, has pleaded guilty to four counts of rape, two counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, seven counts of voyeurism and one count of sexual activity with a child. These offences took place in the Bristol area between 1996 – 2013. Also due to be sentenced alongside Mace will be Kenneth Gavens, 62, who has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of possessing extreme pornographic images. Both will be sentenced at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning at 10.30am.