DAVID LOOSELEY SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE IN BRIXHAM AND KENT

In a case that has shocked the local community of Brixham and the wider region, David Looseley, aged 35, has been sentenced to a total of five years in prison following his conviction for sexually abusing a young girl over a span of four years. The offences took place during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the abuse occurring while Looseley was residing in Brixham.

Looseley appeared before Exeter Crown Court to face the charges, where he admitted to five counts of indecent assault against the young girl. The assaults occurred between 1996 and 2000, a period during which the victim was vulnerable and underage. The court heard that the abuse was sustained over several years, causing significant trauma to the victim.

In addition to the sentence handed down in Exeter, it was revealed that Looseley was also serving a four-year sentence for similar offences committed earlier in his life, specifically in Kent. These offences took place between 1989 and 1992, indicating a troubling pattern of behavior spanning multiple decades.

Judge Graham Cottle, presiding over the case, ordered that Looseley's prison term run concurrently with his existing sentence, effectively meaning he will serve a total of five years for the crimes committed in Brixham. Furthermore, the judge imposed an extended licence period of four years, which means that if Looseley commits any further offences during this time, he will be required to serve an additional four years in prison.

Additionally, the court mandated that Looseley sign the Sex Offenders Register for life, a measure designed to monitor and restrict his activities post-release. The sentencing highlights the seriousness with which the court viewed the offences and underscores the ongoing concern for community safety in Brixham and beyond.