Tewkesbury man, 80, found guilty of historic child sex offences
Michael Thomas Davies was convicted of abuse committed around 30 years ago.
An 80-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been found guilty of child sexual abuse offences committed around 30 years ago.
Following a four-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court, Michael Thomas Davies, of Knights Way, was convicted of one count of rape and four counts of indecent assault.
The court heard Davies sexually assaulted and raped the same child on separate occasions when he was in his 50s.
He denied all the allegations but was unanimously found guilty by a jury on Thursday 25 September. Davies has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court on Thursday 16 October.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Emma Smith praised the victim’s bravery, saying the case showed that justice can still be achieved years later.
“Victims can come forward when they feel ready,” she said. “We will always investigate offences, no matter how long ago they happened.”