A
paedophile, who preyed on a five year-old boy in the 1970's, has been
brought to justice and locked up for three-and-half years.
David
Mark James, 66, of Pond Row, Abercanaid, Glamorgan sexually abused
the youngster in Brent, north-west London four decades ago.
The
investigation began in May 2013 when the victim reported the assault
to police.
James
denied the allegations during a trial at Harrow Crown Court, but was
found guilty of one count of indecent assault.
He
was acquitted of two further offences relating to the same victim.
Detective
Constable Luke Williams of the Met's Sexual Offences Exploitation &
Child Abuse Command said: "James sexually abused the victim and
betrayed the trust placed in him by so many.
“I
commend the bravery of the victim for showing great courage in coming
forward and giving evidence.
"I
believe James may have abused other children and appeal to those
people to come forward.
“The
Metropolitan Police Service will do everything within our power to
keep the children of London safe from those intent on doing harm.
"James
will remain subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order for life to
protect children upon his release."
Please
contact your local police service on 101 to report abuse or
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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