ANTHONY DUCKERS JAILED IN MERSEYSIDE FOR DECADES OF SEXUAL OFFENCES

ANTHONY DUCKERS JAILED IN MERSEYSIDE FOR DECADES OF SEXUAL OFFENCES

A sex offender was sentenced today for historic sexual offences committed over a span of 30 years.

Anthony Duckers, aged 64, of Black Horse Close in Newton, Wirral, was convicted of five counts of indecent assault following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

The offences occurred between the 1970s and early 2000s.

Duckers was sentenced to 16 years in prison and received a lifelong restraining order.

Additionally, he was issued a lifelong sexual harm prevention order.

Detective Constable Kevin Thomas stated, "I am pleased that Duckers will now spend a number of years behind bars as a consequence of his actions.

I hope that today's proceedings will allow his victims to now move on with their lives and encourage anyone who has been subjected to a sexual offence to come forward and report it.

Time should never be a barrier to obtaining justice." He added, "Merseyside Police takes every report of sexual offences extremely seriously, whether or not they are recent, and has dedicated officers within the Force's Unity Team who are specially trained to thoroughly investigate allegations and ensure that those reporting them receive proper support." Finally, Detective Constable Thomas emphasized, "I would like to take this opportunity to reassure anyone who has suffered a sexual offence that if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will handle your case sensitively and ensure thorough investigation."