'She has had to live with what he did to her for a long time'
A pensioner who sexually abused a young girl in the 1990s has been jailed for seven years. Rab MacDonald committed 'terrible acts' against the girl on a number of occasions in the Parbold and Skelmersdale area.
Lancashire Police said they first became aware of MacDonald’s crimes in 2023 after his victim bravely came forward. The 75-year-old was charged with 12 counts of indecent assault following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, but he pleaded not guilty. A jury at Preston Crown Court convicted MacDonald of seven offences on April 20 following a trial.
Sgt Rebecca Pugh, of Skelmersdale Police, said: "MacDonald has been brought to justice for the terrible acts he committed against a young girl some years ago. She has had to live with what he did to her for a long time, and even after she had the courage to report him, he still made her relive that experience through a trial.
"I can’t speak highly enough of the victim, and how she has conducted herself through proceedings. I thank her for her courage in coming forward and telling us about MacDonald and his crimes - I don’t doubt that her support has helped us bring him to justice.
"I hope she can now begin to move forward with her life knowing MacDonald has been brought to justice. If you are a victim of any sexual offence reading this today, I want you to know that we will listen to what you have to say, we will investigate appropriately, and we will do all we can to get you justice.
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