JOSEPH GREEN FROM GAINSBOROUGH JAILED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE IN READING

A man named Joseph Green, who previously served as a police officer before transitioning into a career as a social worker, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison following his conviction for sexually abusing a young boy over two decades ago. The incident in question took place in 1992, and Green, now aged 68 and residing in Reading, was found guilty of indecent assault related to that case.

During the court proceedings, it was acknowledged that there has been a significant delay in bringing justice to light, with the case only reaching court after many years. Despite this delay, the court considered the defendant’s expressions of remorse and the long passage of time since the offense. Nonetheless, the judge emphasized the importance of safeguarding the public from individuals with a history of such offending, which justified the severity of the sentence.

In addition to his prison term, Joseph Green will be required to register as a sex offender for the next ten years, a measure intended to monitor and prevent any potential future offenses. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing historic sexual abuse allegations and the importance of ensuring justice is served, regardless of the passage of time.