Man, 66, who 'preyed on vulnerable children' jailed

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His offending came to light in 2020 when the victims called the police

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A 66-year-old paedophile who sexually abused two girls more than 30 years ago has been jailed for 22 years.

Kevin Calderbank carried out the sexual assaults in Peterborough between 1985 and 1989. His offending came to light in 2020 when the victims called police to report the abuse.

Calberbank, of British Road, Bristol, plead guilty to seven counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 at Cambridge Crown Court.

Det Con Katie Ilett said "his despicable behaviour caused suffering no child should have to endure" and she praised the victims for speaking up.

Calberbank was also handed a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Det Con Ilett said: "Calderbank shamefully preyed on vulnerable children to sexually abuse them.

"The victims have shown great courage and strength to come forward and support police with a prosecution. Their bravery is admirable, and I hope this sentencing can bring them some sense of closure."

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