Peterborough man sentenced to 13 years in prison for abusing two girls
William Thompson's crimes date back to the early 2000s
Last updated 20th Nov 2025
A man from Peterborough has been jailed for 13 years for sexually abusing two children in the early 2000s.
William Thompson, 70, of Nightingale Court, had been arrested in 2021 but denied assaulting the girls.
The extent of his crimes only emerged when the victims were older and felt ready to talk about what happened to them.
He was sentenced at on Friday 14 November at Huntingdon Law Courts, after being found guilty at a trial there in August.
DC Fiona Bagshaw, who investigated, said: “I hope this outcome brings some closure for Thompson’s victims, and allows them to move forward with their lives.
“Child abuse comes in many different forms and can affect anyone. It’s everyone’s responsibility to help stop the abuse and tell someone, whether you’re a victim, friend or adult.
“We encourage all members of the public to be aware of adults who pay an unusual amount of attention to a child. Sharing any concerns, no matter how small, can make all the difference.
“This case also highlights that no matter when it happened or is reported, we take reports of this nature extremely seriously and will always endeavour to do all we can to protect children and seek justice.”