ANDREW WARD FROM WISBECH SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR CHILD RAPE AND INDECENT IMAGES

In a case that has shocked the community of Wisbech, Andrew Ward, aged 32, was handed a substantial prison sentence of 12 years following his conviction for a series of heinous crimes involving young children. The sentencing took place at Norwich Crown Court, where Ward appeared before the judge after previously admitting guilt to multiple charges.

Ward's criminal activities spanned several years, with his offenses dating back to 2005. He pleaded guilty to ten counts related to the sexual abuse of two young girls, including the rape of one girl on ten separate occasions. The abuse began when the victims were as young as four and five years old, and continued over a lengthy period, causing profound psychological harm.

In addition to the rape charges, Ward also admitted to attempting to assault another girl under the age of ten. The court heard that his crimes extended beyond physical abuse, as he was found in possession of and had created hundreds of indecent images of children, which he kept for his own gratification. The severity of his offenses was underscored by the judge, Mark Lucraft, who described the abuse as a