Predatory Paedophile Snared: Jailed for 17 Years Over Decades of Abuse
Disgraced David Witts Locked Up
A 73-year-old man has been slammed with a 17-year jail sentence for horrific sexual offences against boys in Berkshire and West London. David Witts, from Merryfields Way, Lewisham, was sentenced yesterday (21/6) at Reading Crown Court.
Decades of Abuse Exposed
Following a gruelling ten-day trial, a jury convicted Witts of one count of buggery and five counts of indecent assault. The crimes spanned a shocking 35 years, from 1968 to 2003, targeting five young victims across two counties.
Detective Hails Victims’ Bravery
“The abuse, which took place over five decades to the five victims, was truly awful,” said Detective Constable Christine Miller of Valley Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit.
“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.”
