Bury St Edmunds man gets 14-year jail sentence for child sex offences

Peter Goodchild was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court

A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a string of sexual offences against children.

Peter Goodchild, from Bury St Edmunds, pleaded guilty to 12 charges of sexual assault of three children under 13.

Goodchild also received a lifetime sexual harm prevention order and a 10-year restraining order.

Investigating officer Det Con Stefan Iftode said the force was "committed to pursuing perpetrators" and supporting victims of sexual offences.

Goodchild, who had no fixed address, was arrested on 12 September 2023 and was subsequently charged following inquiries.

He was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday.

Det Con Iftode said: "This was an extremely traumatic experience for the victims and committed by an offender who abused his position of trust by this offending.

"The victims have shown incredible bravery and this case clearly demonstrates we are absolutely committed to pursuing perpetrators, supporting victims and continuing to ensure the safety of our communities.

"We urge victims of any serious violent or sexual offence to come forward to the police and we remain committed to supporting all victims who report sexual offences."