KEVIN DUNFORD FROM BLANDFORD SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN

A man from Blandford, Kevin Dunford, has been handed a severe prison sentence of 20 years following his conviction for a series of serious sexual offenses involving minors. The court found Dunford, aged 44, guilty of a total of 20 separate charges that spanned over a decade, specifically from 1985 to 1997. These charges included a range of heinous acts such as indecent assault, acts of indecency with a child, rape, and attempted rape.

The victims in this case, who have since grown into adulthood, were all children at the time of the offenses, with their ages at the time of the crimes being 13 years or younger. The gravity of the crimes and the long period over which they were committed have contributed to the severity of the sentence handed down by the court.

In addition to the prison term, Dunford has been subjected to an indefinite sex offenders registration requirement, meaning he will be monitored and required to register his details with authorities for an unspecified duration. Furthermore, he has been issued a sexual harm prevention order, which aims to restrict his activities and prevent any further offenses.

The case has garnered significant attention due to the nature of the crimes and the impact on the victims, who have endured years of trauma. The court's decision underscores the seriousness with which such offenses are treated and the commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals from repeat offenders.