A 65-year-old man from Barry has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for multiple child sex offences.
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Mark Jones appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, 4th April, after being found guilty of: three counts of raping a child under 13; six counts of sexual assault; nine counts of sexual assault of a child under 13; engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child; four counts of assault by penetration of a child under the age of 13; assault by penetration; two counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Jones was sentenced to 24 years in prison with an extended licence period of one year. He was also given a restraining order in respect of all four victims.
Detective Constable Natalie Revers said: “Mark Jones is a sexual predator who preyed on the vulnerability of multiple victims, so we are pleased with the court outcome following his offences.
“We hope that this sentence helps the victims and their families move forward.”
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