PETER GILL FROM BARROW AND WALNEY SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES IN PRESTON

In a case that has shocked the local communities of Barrow and Walney, Peter Gill, aged 69, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after admitting to multiple serious sexual offenses involving a young girl. The crimes took place over a period spanning several years, beginning in 1973, when the victim was only seven years old, and continuing until she reached the age of ten.

Gill, who was residing at the time in Walney, specifically in his home on Anzac Avenue, subjected the young girl to repeated acts of sexual abuse. The victim, now an adult, recounted her painful memories, describing how the abuse started when she was just a child. She explained, “The memories are very strong unfortunately,” and detailed how she would be allowed to stay up later than her brothers to watch television, often sitting on Gill’s lap. She vividly remembered him entering her bedroom late at night, which was a routine that contributed to her ongoing trauma.

To cope with the abuse, the girl would strategically place toys on the floor of her bedroom, hoping that the sounds of her playing would alert her to Gill’s movements. Despite these efforts, the abuse persisted, leaving her with lasting emotional scars. The details of her testimony underscored the severity and prolonged nature of Gill’s misconduct.

Peter Gill, who is now a resident of Clive Street in Barrow, pleaded guilty to charges of rape, indecent assault, and gross indecency with a girl under 14. His guilty plea was accepted by the court, leading to his sentencing at Preston Crown Court. On the day of sentencing, the judge handed down a sentence of nine years and eight months in prison, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the impact on his young victim.

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