Donald Glen was convicted of two counts of rape and ten counts of sexual assault
A pensioner has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of raping and sexually abusing a child under 13 on multiple occasions.
Following a trial, Donald Glen, 76, was convicted of two counts of rape; and 10 counts of sexual assault. Glen, of Hind Street, Tonge Fold, Bolton, carried out the abuse over the course of several years, GMP said. Following his sentencing hearing, Detective Constable Stacey Gardner, of Bolton’s CID, said: “Sexual abuse can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on victims. This investigation demonstrates our ongoing and determined commitment to ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice.
“We would like to commend and thank the victim for the courage, strength and dignity they have demonstrated in coming forward to the police and supporting this investigation. We hope the sentencing offers some closure knowing that he is finally facing the consequences of his actions. “We would like to take this opportunity to offer our assurances to anyone who has experienced sexual abuse and has not yet come forward, that GMP will do all we can to support you throughout the process.”
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