The testimony of a brave victim has ensured that a man who sexually abused her more than two decades ago will spend time behind bars
A jury found Terrence Mite, 70, guilty of nine sexual offences following a six-day trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
The offending, which took place during the 1990s and early 2000s, came to light when the victim reported the years of abuse to police in April 2022.
An investigation was swiftly launched by officers from the Rotherham Protecting Vulnerable People team.
Detective Sergeant Emma Brumby praised the victim’s courage, saying: “I would like to highlight the courage of the victim in this case. The bravery she displayed has resulted in a dangerous man being put behind bars.
“Mite preyed on a young girl and then refused to admit his responsibility, forcing the victim to re-live the years of trauma during a trial.
“This result is vital in showing other survivors of sexual abuse that when they come forward, they will be listened to and treated with respect through every step of the prosecution process.”
Appearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday, 14 August, Mite, of Hartington Close, Ferham, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.
He was found guilty of six counts of inciting a girl under the age of 14 to commit an act of gross indecency and three counts of gross indecency with a girl under the age of 14.
