February 2021 Jailed: Leicester paedophile, 70, who preyed on two young girls A man who sexually abused two girls more than 40 years ago has been locked up for his ‘horrific’ crimes. Martin Roberts preyed on his young victims on various occasions between 1973 and 1992 and has finally been brought to justice. The 70 year-old paedophile was today sent to prison for 16 years following a trial at Leicester Crown Court. He was convicted of eight counts of indecent assault, four counts of indecency with a child, two counts of rape and two counts of attempted rape involving the first victim. He as also found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child involving the second victim. Roberts, of Oxford Street, Leicester, was reported to police in 2018 after both victims – who had lost contact with one another – reconnected on social media. They spoke to one another about the abuse they had suffered and provided statements.