RICHARD COLLINS SHOCKING ABUSE IN POOLE AND DORDOGNE: A DISTURBING CASE OF TEENAGE VICTIMS

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the local community, Richard Collins, a man now aged 70, was brought before Bournemouth Crown Court to face charges related to the abuse of two teenage girls. The incidents, which occurred over a decade ago, involved disturbing acts of indecent assault committed in different locations, including Poole and Hampshire.

Collins, who currently resides in Le Fleix, Dordogne, France, was confronted by one of his victims earlier this year. During their encounter, he reportedly told her that she should go to the police if she felt the need to report the incident. This statement was part of the court proceedings, which revealed the details of his past offenses.

The court heard that Collins had admitted to two counts of indecent assault. The first victim was assaulted at a property in Poole, where the abuse took place more than ten years ago. According to the prosecution, the girl asked Collins to stop during the assault, and he complied immediately. When she later reported the incident to police, Collins told officers that he had been attracted to her and admitted that he was