CHRISTOPHER PROWSE FROM PENZANCE AND PHILLACK CONVICTED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN CORNWALL

In a case that has spanned decades, a man from Cornwall has been found guilty after admitting to the indecent assault of a young girl in the early 1980s. Christopher Prowse, aged 60, faced serious allegations that he forcibly made a five-year-old girl touch him and subjected her to indecent assault in a barn located near Penzance. The distressing incident, which took place over 40 years ago, was brought to light through the victim’s initial disclosure in 2004. However, she later recanted her statement, citing pressure to withdraw her allegations, which complicated the case for many years.

It was only after a lengthy legal process that Prowse changed his plea to guilty the day following the commencement of his trial. The court proceedings revealed that Prowse had attempted to deny or downplay his involvement in the abuse, efforts that he now regrets. The court heard how the victim, who is now an adult, has been profoundly affected by the trauma she endured as a child. She described the lasting emotional scars caused by the abuse, emphasizing the lifelong impact it has had on her mental health and well-being.

Sentencing details were provided during the hearing, with the court emphasizing the seriousness of the crimes committed. Prowse’s actions, which took place in the quiet rural setting near Penzance and Phillack, have left a lasting mark on the victim’s life. The case underscores the importance of justice for victims of childhood abuse, regardless of how much time has passed since the incident occurred.