A Horsham man has been locked up for 22 years after horrifying child sex...

Published: 2:28 pm February 25, 2026
Updated: 6:44 pm March 6, 2026

 

A Horsham man has been locked up for 22 years after horrifying child sex offences that began when his victim was just four years old.

Keith Clifton Sentenced for Shocking Abuse

Keith Clifton, 58, of Tanyard Close, was handed a 22-year prison sentence at Hove Trial Centre on Monday, 23 February. Clifton was found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against a young girl he targeted over nearly a decade.
DS Jones also applauded the investigating officer’s dedication on a “complex, distressing investigation.”

She urged anyone affected by sexual abuse, no matter when it happened, to report it. “We will do all we can to get you the justice you deserve.”

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