Man Found Guilty Of Historical Sex Offences

A jury at the Royal Court found Ricky Derek Knight guilty of a total of 14 sexual abuse offences.

The abuse took place between 2013 and 2019. 56 year-old Knight was arrested in June 2021.

He was convicted of nine counts of indecent assault and five counts of gross indecency, following a six-day trial

Detective Constable Jo Le Maistre commended the courage of the two victims throughout the case.

“We are committed to investigating and prosecuting all sexual offenders and want to assure victims that they will be listened to and believed, no matter how long ago the offences took place."

Knight has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced before the superior number of the Royal Court on 5th January 2023.

The Sexual Assault Referral Centre at Dewberry House is available to support victims of sexual abuse.

They can be contacted on 01534 888222.

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