Worcester paedophile jailed for non-recent sexual abuse
65 year old Anthony Blewitt committed abuse against girls under 13
A Worcester man's been jailed for 14 years - for a series of non-recent sexual offences against girls under the age of 13.
65 year old Anthony Blewitt, from Selborne Road was found guilty of nine charges at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday 21st May).
He's today (Thursday 22nd May) been sentenced - told he must serve at least two third, and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Blewitt has been convicted of:
- Assault of a child under 13 by penetration – with a sentence of 14 years
- Sexual assault of a child under 13 - five years
- Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity – eight years
- Three counts of indecency with a child - eight years
- Three counts of indecent assault – eight years
All the sentences are to run concurrently.
The crimes occurred between 2002 and 2015.
Investigating officer DC Natasha Kennett, of Worcester CID, said: “We are pleased to get this custodial sentence today for Blewitt whose disgusting sexual abuse of young girls deserves this lengthy term.
“I would like to pay tribute to the bravery and resilience of his victims who have suffered enough and been patient while the case came through the courts.
“We hope today’s verdict shows we will always listen to anyone who has concerns about or been a victim of sexual abuse and prosecute where appropriate, and that it may encourage anyone who has suffered similar abuse to come forward and speak to us.
“We will always listen to you, take your concerns seriously and protect you from predators like Blewitt.”