Richard Webb, a 65-year-old man from Chippenham, was found guilty of six counts of indecent assault on a child after a four-day trial at Winchester Magistrates' Court. The abuse, which took place during the 1990s, has left the victim struggling to disassociate herself from her childhood, feeling that her life has been ruined by Webb’s actions. She expressed that the abuse has had a profound and enduring impact, and she will forever be trying to deal with the trauma she suffered.
Webb has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his abhorrent actions. Wiltshire Police praised the victim for her bravery in coming forward and emphasized the importance of reporting sexual abuse, no matter how much time has passed.