IAN ANDERSON CALNE CRIME: JAIL SENTENCE REDUCED AFTER MOLESTATION OF THREE-YEAR-OLD GIRL
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Calne Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Calne, Ian Anderson, a 61-year-old man with a troubling criminal history, has seen his prison sentence significantly reduced following a series of heinous offenses involving a young child and an elderly woman.
Initially, Anderson was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court to a nine-year term of imprisonment, accompanied by a five-year extended license. This sentence was handed down last month after a lengthy trial that revealed the extent of his disturbing actions. However, the case was later brought before Judge Douglas Field at Dorchester Crown Court because the combined total of 14 years in sentences exceeded the maximum permissible for the offenses, which is ten years.
During the hearing, Judge Field reviewed the case and decided to amend Anderson’s sentence, reducing it to six years of incarceration with a four-year extended license. As a result, Anderson will now serve only three years in prison before being released on parole, with the additional seven years spent under strict license conditions designed to monitor his behavior and prevent further offending.
Anderson’s criminal record includes a conviction from the 1980s for burglary with intent to commit rape, highlighting a long history of serious offenses. His latest crimes began in August 2012 when he broke into the home of an elderly woman in Calne. Wearing a stocking mask and gloves, Anderson entered her residence and stood over her while she slept. The woman, who has since passed away, woke to find him standing there. Despite the frightening encounter, she managed to speak with him and then took him downstairs, where she offered him a cup of coffee. She later recalled a dream from a few weeks earlier involving an intruder, which she now believed was a memory of that night.
Anderson was arrested following this incident, released on bail, and was scheduled to stand trial on the charges. However, the proceedings were halted when he was arrested again for a separate, more disturbing offense involving a young child. A few days prior to his initial trial, Anderson visited the family home of a three-year-old girl, knocking on the door and inquiring about the woman across the street, who had already passed away. Soon after, he returned to the house and committed an indecent act upon the young girl.
He was charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offense and one count of sexual touching of a girl under 13. During the trial, Anderson pleaded not guilty to all charges. The jury found him guilty of the sexual touching incident at the elderly woman’s house but acquitted him of the trespass incident, which the victim believed was a dream. The court also considered the police interview of the deceased victim as key evidence in the case.
Following the verdict, the mother of the young girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, expressed her relief and gratitude. She stated, “I am so grateful for the help from Wiltshire police, especially from PCSO Cook, for finding him so quickly. The witness care service has been incredibly supportive and informative. I wouldn’t have been able to handle all of this if it wasn’t for everyone’s support. I am glad it’s finally over and we got justice.”
In August 2014, Anderson was sentenced to nine years in prison for his crimes, with the court emphasizing the significant risk he posed of causing serious harm in the future. The judge also ordered a five-year extension of license upon his release, reflecting concerns about his potential for reoffending. His previous conviction from the 1980s for burglary with intent to commit rape was also noted during sentencing, underscoring a pattern of dangerous behavior.
Anderson’s crimes in Calne, particularly his predatory actions against vulnerable individuals, have left a lasting impact on the community. His case continues to serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilant law enforcement and community awareness in protecting the most vulnerable members of society.
Initially, Anderson was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court to a nine-year term of imprisonment, accompanied by a five-year extended license. This sentence was handed down last month after a lengthy trial that revealed the extent of his disturbing actions. However, the case was later brought before Judge Douglas Field at Dorchester Crown Court because the combined total of 14 years in sentences exceeded the maximum permissible for the offenses, which is ten years.
During the hearing, Judge Field reviewed the case and decided to amend Anderson’s sentence, reducing it to six years of incarceration with a four-year extended license. As a result, Anderson will now serve only three years in prison before being released on parole, with the additional seven years spent under strict license conditions designed to monitor his behavior and prevent further offending.
Anderson’s criminal record includes a conviction from the 1980s for burglary with intent to commit rape, highlighting a long history of serious offenses. His latest crimes began in August 2012 when he broke into the home of an elderly woman in Calne. Wearing a stocking mask and gloves, Anderson entered her residence and stood over her while she slept. The woman, who has since passed away, woke to find him standing there. Despite the frightening encounter, she managed to speak with him and then took him downstairs, where she offered him a cup of coffee. She later recalled a dream from a few weeks earlier involving an intruder, which she now believed was a memory of that night.
Anderson was arrested following this incident, released on bail, and was scheduled to stand trial on the charges. However, the proceedings were halted when he was arrested again for a separate, more disturbing offense involving a young child. A few days prior to his initial trial, Anderson visited the family home of a three-year-old girl, knocking on the door and inquiring about the woman across the street, who had already passed away. Soon after, he returned to the house and committed an indecent act upon the young girl.
He was charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offense and one count of sexual touching of a girl under 13. During the trial, Anderson pleaded not guilty to all charges. The jury found him guilty of the sexual touching incident at the elderly woman’s house but acquitted him of the trespass incident, which the victim believed was a dream. The court also considered the police interview of the deceased victim as key evidence in the case.
Following the verdict, the mother of the young girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, expressed her relief and gratitude. She stated, “I am so grateful for the help from Wiltshire police, especially from PCSO Cook, for finding him so quickly. The witness care service has been incredibly supportive and informative. I wouldn’t have been able to handle all of this if it wasn’t for everyone’s support. I am glad it’s finally over and we got justice.”
In August 2014, Anderson was sentenced to nine years in prison for his crimes, with the court emphasizing the significant risk he posed of causing serious harm in the future. The judge also ordered a five-year extension of license upon his release, reflecting concerns about his potential for reoffending. His previous conviction from the 1980s for burglary with intent to commit rape was also noted during sentencing, underscoring a pattern of dangerous behavior.
Anderson’s crimes in Calne, particularly his predatory actions against vulnerable individuals, have left a lasting impact on the community. His case continues to serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilant law enforcement and community awareness in protecting the most vulnerable members of society.