EASTBOURNE MAN SENTENCED TO 27 YEARS FOR CHILD SEX AND CRUELTY OFFENSES
A man named Kevin Long, aged 65 and residing in Binsted Close, Eastbourne, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for serious child sex and cruelty offenses.He was found guilty after an eight-day trial of 22 counts, including rape, sexual assault, and child neglect.
The court revealed that between 15 and 20 years ago, Long exploited his access to five young children—three girls and two boys—aged between six and fifteen at various addresses in Eastbourne.
He subjected the girls to multiple sexual offences and treated the boys with cruelty.
The investigation was instigated after one of the victims came forward in 2018.
Detective Sergeant David Gibbs from the East Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit emphasized that Long was a systematic offender who preyed on vulnerable children for his own gratification.
The jury unanimously convicted Long on all counts shortly after deliberating.
Authorities urge anyone suffering similar abuse to report it in confidence, highlighting available support and avenues for safe reporting.
Long's actions have resulted in emotional and physical trauma for the victims, who bravely provided evidence to secure this conviction.
