Maldon child sexual offender receives 18 year sentence following police investigation
Robert Slight will spend twelve years in prison and a further six on licence.
The ex-chairman of Maldon Carnival who abused his position of trust to sexually assault children has been jailed for twelve years.
Forty-five-year-old Robert Slight targeted vulnerable young people over more than a decade, also taking indecent images.
Slight admitted sexually abusing young people and taking indecent images over several years.
On Monday 2nd of March he was sentenced to 12 years in prison, with a further six on licence after finally admitting to his crimes.
Detective Constable Venables said: "This was a disturbing case involving a man who exploited his position to harm children."
"The investigation demanded time, care and determination from our team, who worked tirelessly to uncover the full extent of his offending."
"In these cases, we often must sift through vast amounts of distressing material to build a picture of someone’s behaviour."
"It’s difficult, meticulous work — but it’s essential to securing justice for victims and protecting other children from harm."
At Chelmsford Crown Court, Slight was also given restraining orders against his victims, placed on sex offenders register and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.