A MAN has been jailed for sexual offences against two children over a four-year period.

Winchester Crown Court heard that Alan Kenneth Jerrim, 74, of Wykeham Road, Netley, carried out the attacks on two girls in the Pylands Estate in Hamble between 1979 and 1983.

Jerrim pleaded guilty to four charges of indecent assault on a girl aged under 13 and one count of assault by penetration on a girl under 13.

He was jailed for six years and given an extra 12 months on extended licence.

Police Constable Nicole Houghton from Hampshire Constabulary’s Amberstone Unit, said: “We hope that today’s sentencing has provided Jerrim’s victims some element of closure, knowing that he has been sentenced for the truly harrowing offences he committed against them.

"While the ordeals that the women suffered at the hands of Jerrim will undoubtedly remain with them, we again, would like to praise their courage in coming forward and reporting these incident to our officers. 

“A thorough investigation by officers within our specialist Amberstone Unit has resulted in a serial sexual offender being brought to justice – and I would like to thank those officers who worked alongside the victims for their dedication to compile vital evidence and information, enabling us to secure a conviction. 

“We are committed to getting justice for victims and would encourage anyone has been victim of child sexual abuse, or if they know someone who has been impacted by child sexual abuse, to contact police on 101.

"They can speak with our specialist officers with confidence".

For information on how to get support visit https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/support-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault/.