KENNETH SELLEY SENTENCED IN PLYMOUTH AND REDDITCH FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG GIRLS

In a significant case that has drawn considerable attention, Kenneth Selley, a 65-year-old man with ties to both Plymouth and Redditch, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving young girls. The sentencing took place at Plymouth Crown Court, where Selley faced justice for his actions that spanned several years and involved multiple victims.

According to court records, Selley was found guilty by a jury on ten counts related to sexual misconduct. These included eight counts of indecent assault and two counts of attempted indecent assault, all involving three different girls. The offences primarily took place in Plymouth, although Selley’s current residence is listed as Redditch, Worcestershire. The case highlighted the disturbing nature of the crimes, which occurred mostly during the 1980s, a period marked by Selley’s denial of the charges.

Throughout the trial, Selley maintained his innocence, denying 11 charges of sexual offences against the three young victims. The allegations included two indecent assaults on a girl aged 16 in 1985, eight indecent assaults on a second girl between 1985 and 1991 when she was 15, and two attempted indecent assaults on a third girl in 1986 and again in 1993 when she was 16. Despite his denials, the jury found him guilty of ten of the counts on July 22, with one charge resulting in a not guilty verdict.

Following his conviction, Selley was informed that he would be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, a measure designed to monitor and manage individuals convicted of sexual offences. Additionally, he was subjected to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, restricting his activities and contact with minors. The presiding judge, Recorder Ian Pringle QC, emphasized the severity of the crimes, stating, “I am of no doubt at all that these offences must be met with significant periods of imprisonment.”

Selley’s sentence was structured to reflect the gravity of his actions, with the total imprisonment term set at four and a half years. He was told he would serve half of this sentence in custody before being released on licence, subject to conditions and supervision. The court also acknowledged that Selley suffers from a medical condition, which was considered during sentencing. The case has left a lasting impact on the community, highlighting the importance of justice for victims of sexual abuse and the ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.