Masseur has sentence increased after more victims come forward

In 2021 Alan Garforth, from Preston, pleaded guilty to sexual assault and sexual assault by penetration

A masseur serving time in jail for sexually assaulting a client has had his sentence increased after more victims came forward.

In 2021, Alan Garforth, from Preston, pleaded guilty to sexual assault and sexual assault by penetration.

The 70-year-old was jailed for two years for attacking the woman in her 20s when a masseur in Blackpool.

Five other victims then reported crimes against them and he was jailed for a further three and a half years.

'Pervert'

He has been found guilty by a jury at Preston Crown Court of five offences of sexual assault against five women.

Following sentencing, Det Sgt Paul Edmondson said: "Garforth chose to deceive women, and sexually assault them for his own gratification. I welcome the new sentence handed down on him this week.

"They went to Garforth's address expecting to see a professional masseur, not a pervert.

"Thanks to the bravery of his victims, Garforth will now spend even longer in prison.

"I hope that this case will give other victims of sexual offences the confidence to come forward. Please remember, we will always listen to you."