JOHN MAIDEN FROM SCARCLIFFE JAILED FOR INDECENT ASSAULTS IN BOLSOVER

In a significant case that has shocked the local community, John Maiden, a 57-year-old resident of Main Street in Scarcliffe, Chesterfield, has been sentenced to prison following his conviction on multiple counts of indecent assault involving young children.

The incident and subsequent legal proceedings unfolded at Derby Crown Court, where the court heard detailed accounts of the charges against Maiden. Despite maintaining his innocence during a trial held in January, the jury ultimately found him guilty of nine separate counts of indecent assault.

The offences in question involved young victims under the age of 14, with the assaults taking place in Bolsover during the early 1980s. These allegations, which span several decades, have brought to light disturbing acts committed against vulnerable children in the local area.

The judge presiding over the case, Judge Robert Egbuna, delivered a stern sentence, condemning Maiden’s actions and emphasizing the severity of the crimes. Maiden was sentenced to a total of eight years in custody, reflecting the gravity of his offences and the impact on the victims involved.

This case underscores the importance of justice for victims of childhood abuse and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system to address such heinous crimes, regardless of the passage of time.