DUNCAN GIRVAN FROM LIVERPOOL SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF GIRLS OVER 25 YEARS AGO
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Liverpool Sexual Abuser
In a case that has spanned decades, Duncan Girvan, an 81-year-old man from Liverpool, has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to multiple charges of indecent assault. The crimes, which involved the sexual abuse of three young girls, occurred more than 25 years ago, with the earliest incidents dating back to 1978 and the latest in 1986.
Girvan, a retired taxi driver residing on Botanic Road in the Fairfield area of Liverpool, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court to face the charges. He pleaded guilty to a total of ten counts of indecent assault, a decision that brought some relief to the victims and their families. The court was informed by prosecutor Geoffrey Lowe that the abuse was carried out on separate occasions over the span of several years, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior.
The details of the case emerged after one of Girvan’s victims, now aged 30, came forward last year and reported the abuse to the police. This disclosure prompted a thorough investigation that eventually led to Girvan’s arrest and subsequent charges. The court heard that the assaults were committed in private settings, with Girvan exploiting his position and trust to carry out these heinous acts.
Following his conviction, Girvan was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, a measure designed to monitor his activities and prevent further harm. Additionally, he was permanently barred from working with children, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the potential risk he poses to the community. The case has once again brought to light the importance of vigilance and the need for victims to come forward, regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred.
Girvan, a retired taxi driver residing on Botanic Road in the Fairfield area of Liverpool, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court to face the charges. He pleaded guilty to a total of ten counts of indecent assault, a decision that brought some relief to the victims and their families. The court was informed by prosecutor Geoffrey Lowe that the abuse was carried out on separate occasions over the span of several years, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior.
The details of the case emerged after one of Girvan’s victims, now aged 30, came forward last year and reported the abuse to the police. This disclosure prompted a thorough investigation that eventually led to Girvan’s arrest and subsequent charges. The court heard that the assaults were committed in private settings, with Girvan exploiting his position and trust to carry out these heinous acts.
Following his conviction, Girvan was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, a measure designed to monitor his activities and prevent further harm. Additionally, he was permanently barred from working with children, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the potential risk he poses to the community. The case has once again brought to light the importance of vigilance and the need for victims to come forward, regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred.