DAVID WITTS FROM LEWISHAM SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES IN BERKSHIRE AND WEST LONDON

In a significant case brought to light by Thames Valley Police, David Witts, a 73-year-old resident of Lewisham, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 17 years for a series of serious sexual offences committed against young boys. The conviction was handed down at Reading Crown Court on June 21, following a comprehensive ten-day trial that examined the disturbing allegations against him.

During the proceedings, the jury found Witts guilty of multiple charges, including one count of buggery and five counts of indecent assault. These offences spanned a period of over three decades, from 1968 to 2003, and took place across the regions of Berkshire and West London. The case has garnered significant attention due to the lengthy duration over which the crimes occurred and the serious nature of the allegations.

Witts’s arrest and subsequent trial were the result of a detailed investigation by Thames Valley Police, which uncovered evidence linking him to the offences. The court heard how the victims, whose identities remain protected, endured years of abuse, with the crimes committed in various locations within Berkshire and West London. The sentencing reflects the gravity of his actions and the impact on the victims involved.

As Witts begins his prison term, the case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to bring offenders to justice, regardless of how much time has passed since the crimes were committed. The community in Lewisham and the wider areas affected by these offences are left to grapple with the revelations and the pursuit of justice for the victims.