A Romford man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a child almost two decades ago.
Dave Roper, 58, of Stanley Avenue, Romford, was unanimously found guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court of four counts of indecent assault and two charges of indecency with a child under 14. He was also handed an extended licence period of two years and will remain subject to a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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