GARY PEARCE FROM ROCHFORD SENTENCED FOR DISTURBING SEXUAL ACTS IN FRONT OF YOUNG GIRLS
In a case that has shocked the local community of Rochford, Gary Pearce, a 38-year-old man who has been left disabled following a severe road accident, was sentenced to a year in prison after being found guilty of committing indecent acts in front of two young girls, aged five and ten.The incident took place in Rochford and was brought to light during a court hearing at Southend Crown Court.
Pearce, who resides on Union Lane in Rochford, admitted to the charges of indecency.
The court heard that the disturbing acts began during a game of truth or dare, a common social activity among children, but took a sinister turn.
Pearce engaged in vile and inappropriate acts in front of the young girls, and further compounded his misconduct by performing a sexual act while asking one of the girls to hold a pornographic magazine.
The following day, Pearce's inappropriate behavior did not end.
He openly boasted about his actions to a barmaid at the Milestone Pub in Rochford, and later confided in another friend, revealing details of his misconduct.
This brazen attitude and the nature of his actions contributed to the severity of his sentencing.
Judge Frank Lockhart addressed Pearce directly during the sentencing, describing the case as
