Paedophile jailed for abusing young children in Hampshire

A paedophile named David Valentine has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexual offences involving two young girls. He was described as 'remorseless' and 'dangerous' by the court. Valentine sexually assaulted one girl in Havant multiple times when she was between 6 and 13 years old. Additionally, he assaulted another girl in Hedge End over 20 years ago, when she was between 10 and 11 years old. The judge noted that he had 'objectified their bodies' and classified him as dangerous. Valentine, aged 57 from Hambledon Road, Denmead, was found guilty by a jury of indecent assault, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and two counts of assault by penetration after a six-day trial. He was sentenced to nine years imprisonment with an additional four-year extension to his license period. Police praised the bravery of the victims and emphasized that the case was only possible due to their courage in coming forward. The article includes a photo of David Valentine and highlights that anyone affected by sexual assault can contact police or seek support services.