DOUGLAS HARRISON PLYMOUTH SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED FOR DECADES-OLD ATTACKS

In a case that has spanned over two decades, Douglas Harrison, a 68-year-old man from Plymstock, Plymouth, was recently brought to justice for a series of disturbing sexual offenses committed against a young child. The incidents, which took place approximately 20 years ago, involved multiple counts of indecent assault, an act of indecency with a minor, and an attempted rape. Harrison, who has a background that includes 17 years of service in the Royal Navy and more than twenty years running his own business, was convicted on Monday at Plymouth Crown Court.

During the court proceedings, prosecutor David Gittins detailed the traumatic experiences endured by the young victim. He explained that the child, who was under the age of 14 at the time, was left