Epsom Child Sex Abuse Case

A 62-year-old man from Epsom has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for historic child sex abuse offenses spanning two decades.

Case Details

Defendant: Robert Thomson, Station Avenue, Epsom

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment (June 7, 2024)

Victims: Four boys abused between 1970s-1990s

Convictions: 24 out of 26 charges including 22 counts of indecent assault and 2 counts of buggery

Legal Process

Trial held at Guildford Crown Court

Jury deliberated for over 38 hours

Guilty verdict delivered May 10, 2024

Impact

Court heard victim impact statements describing decades of trauma, with one victim experiencing "20 years of pain" as a result of the abuse.

Significance

This case represents successful prosecution of historic child abuse offenses, demonstrating the criminal justice system's commitment to pursuing justice regardless of when crimes occurred