Monster Fiddler Peter Horsfield Jailed for 10 Years Over Sick Child Sex Attacks
Groomed Kids with Valentine’s Cards and Chocolates
Peter Horsfield from Barnby Dun was found guilty of seven counts of sexually assaulting children under 13, including an appalling charge of assault by penetration. These vile acts took place over a 17-year period, from 2004 to 2021.
Sheffield Crown Court Delivers Heavy Sentence
Horsfield appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, 25 November, where he was sentenced to a decade behind bars. The judge also slapped him with a lifelong spot on the sex offenders’ register and slapped on a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for when he gets out – if that ever happens.
Victims Show Heroic Bravery
The beast’s sickening crimes came to light after one of his victims bravely told her mum about the abuse she suffered over several years. During a week-long trial starting 21 November, the jury heard how Horsfield targeted four young children aged between six and 11.
He shrewdly groomed them with Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates – a sinister tactic to exploit their innocence.
Detectives Praise Victims’ Courage
Detective Sergeant Lucy Garside, who led the probe, said: “Horsfield sought opportunities to get the children alone before taking advantage of their innocence and sexually assaulting them. He subjected his victims to awful sexual abuse, which has had a devastating impact on their lives and wellbeing.”
“I would like to commend Horsfield’s young victims for their bravery in speaking out about what was undoubtedly a hugely upsetting and frightening thing to happen to them. They have shown exceptional courage and strength to not only come forward to make the initial report to us, but then to support our ongoing investigation and relive what happened to them, is nothing short of heroic.”
“I would also like to thank Investigations Officer, Laura Orgill, for her superb work on this case from the outset. Whilst the sentence can never undo Horsfield’s atrocious actions towards these children, I hope it can be the first steps towards helping them to feel safe again.”
