A PERVERT who abused a string of boys over a 35-year period will spend the next 17 years in jail.
David Witts, 73 and a Merryfields Way, Lewisham, received the sentence when he appeared at Reading Crown Court on Friday, June 21.
His conviction follows an investigation by Thames Valley Police into historic sexual abuse.
A 10-day trial saw a jury find Witts guilty of one count of buggery and five counts of indecent assault.
The offences took place between 1968 and 2003 across Berkshire and West London.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Christine Miller of Thames Valley Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “The abuse, which took place over five decades to the five victims, was truly awful.
“I am overwhelmed by the bravery of the victims in coming forward and reporting what happened to them. I wish to commend them and thank them for their help in convicting Witts, a manipulative man with an unhealthy sexual interest in young boys.
“No amount of jail time will make up for what Witts has done and the suffering he has caused, but I hope this serves to at least offer the victims some closure.”
