Buckinghamshire: James Tossell, 58, sentenced to 17 years for sexually abusing three girls.
He used his position as a riding school owner to groom and abuse victims.
Tossell was convicted of multiple offences, including sexual assault and making indecent images.
A sexual harm prevention order was imposed on him for life.
Detective Constable Kelvin Lennon praised the victims’ bravery for coming forward.
Impact on Victims
The abuse has had a lasting impact on the victims’ lives.
Lennon hopes the sentencing will help them heal.
Thames Valley Police urged victims of sexual abuse to seek support.
Information is available on their website for reporting and support.
Tossell’s crimes were committed over several years in a non-recent period.
Milton Keynes Assault Case
Jason Keane, 52, jailed for 8.5 years for sexually assaulting a child.
He abused the victim while she slept between August and September 2020.
Keane was found guilty after a four-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court.
He will serve a minimum of five years before parole consideration.
A restraining order and sexual harm prevention order were also issued.
Officer’s Statement
Detective Constable Michele Weston commended the victim’s courage.
She described the girl as an inspiration for speaking out.
Weston hopes the victim can move forward after the traumatic experience.
Support for sexual assault victims is available on the police website.
Keane was charged after a voluntary interview in August 2021.
E-Fit Released
Thames Valley Police released an e-fit in a Milton Keynes assault case.
A teen was approached and grabbed by a man on a redway in Stantonbury.
The suspect is a white male, around 20, with a chubby build.
He was wearing a black hooded top and jogging bottoms during the incident.
PC Amy Herridge urged anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Appeal for Information
The incident occurred on January 29 at around 4:25 pm.
The victim screamed, causing the offender to flee the scene.
Police are seeking witnesses or anyone who recognizes the e-fit image.
Information can be provided via 101 or the online reporting system.
Reference number 43250048816 should be quoted for this case.
