HERBERT MOSS FROM MANSFIELD JAILED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND INDECENT EXPOSURE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the Mansfield community, Herbert Robert Keith Moss, aged 71, has been sentenced to prison for his heinous crimes involving the sexual abuse of a young child and the indecent exposure of another minor. Moss, who previously resided on Edmonton Road in the town of Mansfield, was brought to justice after a series of alarming incidents that came to light in 2012.

His criminal activities came to public attention in May 2012 when he was observed exposing himself to a child in a public setting. The incident was witnessed by an adult who immediately reported the matter to the police, prompting a swift investigation. During the course of the inquiry, authorities uncovered evidence that Moss had also sexually assaulted another child, revealing a pattern of predatory behavior that had gone unnoticed for some time.

Following his arrest in May 2012, detectives from Nottinghamshire Police delved deeper into his background and activities. The investigation confirmed that Moss had committed multiple offenses, including two counts of sexual assault on a child and one count of indecent exposure involving a different young victim. These revelations underscored the severity of his misconduct and the breach of trust placed in him as a foster carer.

On Monday, January 13th, at Nottingham Crown Court, Moss was formally sentenced for his crimes. The court handed down an eight-month prison term, reflecting the gravity of his offenses. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of five years, a measure intended to monitor his activities and prevent further harm.

Det. Constable Rhona Keenan, who led the investigation, expressed her thoughts on the case, stating, “This is a man who was trusted to take proper care of children, whether they were in his care or in the care of others. He failed to do that and initially went on to deny what he had done. I hope this sentence is a reminder to those who have suffered at the hands of the people they should have been able to trust, that they can come to Nottinghamshire Police and we will do everything we can to bring those people to justice.”

The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need to protect vulnerable children from those who seek to exploit them, even within seemingly safe environments such as foster care. The community of Mansfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area can now find some measure of relief knowing that justice has been served in this troubling case.