Swindon man jailed for 24 years for historic child sexual abuse
Sixty-one year old Nicholas Embling denied the offences against two victims, which date back to 2002
A Swindon man has been jailed for more than two decades after being found guilty of multiple counts of historic rape and sexual abuse against two victims.
Nicholas Embling, 61, of Herschel Close, Oakhurst, Swindon, was convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse following a trial at Swindon Crown Court.
He was sentenced to 24 years in prison today (14th May).
An investigation led by Swindon CID found that Embling had raped and sexually assaulted two female victims on multiple occasions from 2002 onwards.
He was subsequently charged with more than a dozen offences.
“For this is not the end of the story, it is only the beginning.”
Embling's victims gave impact statements to the court:
Victim one said:
“I sit in this court today as someone who has survived a lifetime of trauma. Trauma is not something that simply disappears with time, it lasts a lifetime and reveals itself when you least expect it."
They continued: "Attending court has been the hardest thing I’ve done but now I stand tall knowing I have nothing to be ashamed of.
“For this is not the end of the story, it is only the beginning.”
"The damage caused can never be fully undone."
Victim two said:
“It has taken five years to reach this day, a day I once thought would never come. The day my voice is heard, and the truth of my experience has finally been recognised.
“Finally facing the individual who stole my childhood and caused profound harm to my life has required courage, which I did not know I possessed.
"The damage caused can never be fully undone. The years that were taken from me cannot be returned. Yet through this painful journey, I have discovered a strength within myself that I did not expect.
“Enduring abuse instead of love and safety I should have known has a lasting wound, one that may never truly heal."
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Natalie, the Court, Mr Scutt and the jury for listening to my words and believing my accounts. You may never fully comprehend how difficult it has been to speak out, but please know that I am forever thankful for your time and belief.”
Detective Inspector Natalie Stride said: “He took advantage of their age and vulnerability, beginning his abuse of them at a young age and then escalating his behaviour over the years, leading to him committing some of the most harrowing crimes a person could commit against a child.
“When then faced with what he had done, Nicholas Embling denied all offences, forcing the victims to relive their traumatic experiences through a trial.
“I want to pay tribute to them for their patience, bravery and courage firstly by coming forwards to the police and finally facing Nicholas Embling in court and giving evidence against him.
“Their strength has resulted in this guilty verdict and Nicholas Embling receiving a significant custodial sentence. Although this may offer some comfort to the victims involved, nothing will ever change the harm in which they have gone through.
“I want to reassure any victims of non-recent abuse that you will be listened to and that there is support available to you, when you feel empowered and ready to speak about it.”