A MAN has been found guilty of historical child sexual abuse in a Hampshire town.

Peter John Wabel was found guilty of abusing a teenager between 1991 and 1992.

Winchester Crown Court heard how the 64-year-old committed his crimes at a property in the Marchwood area.

He was found guilty by a jury of four counts of indecent assault of a girl under 16 and one count of buggery as reported by Hampshire Police.

Wabel, now of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, is due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on April 1, 2022.

Detective Constable Marie Leather from Hampshire Constabulary’s Amberstone Unit said: “We know how hard it is to come forward and report these offences, but it is vital to bring those responsible for these offences to justice.

“We would like to commend the woman for reporting the offences committed against her – she has shown real bravery and courage in doing so. This case has been hanging over the victim for a number of years, having had a huge impact not only on herself but also her wider family.

“It will not have been easy for her to have to re-live the ordeal that she endured, however, her evidence has been extremely important in helping us to secure a conviction today – so we must praise her for coming forward.

“We are committed to getting justice for victims and we would also encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse to report it directly to police on 101, where you can speak with our specialist officers in confidence.”