GLOUCESTER FORMER SCHOOL CLEANER ROBERT SULC JAILED FOR EIGHT YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRL
In July 2014, Robert Sulc, a former cleaner at a Gloucester school, was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl over a period of nearly five years.Sulc, originally from Slovakia, engaged in the abuse at his home between May 2004 and March 2009, during which time the girl was aged between seven and 11.
During the trial in June, Sulc, aged 62 and residing on Dynevor Street, Gloucester, denied three charges of sexual activity with a child under 13, three counts of assaulting the same girl, and six counts of inciting her to engage in sexual acts, but was ultimately found guilty on all counts.
Judge Jamie Tabor QC noted that Sulc had exploited a vulnerable child and caused psychological harm, stating, “She was let down by her mother, but she was particularly let down by you.
She has been left psychologically damaged by your actions.” Prosecutor Virginia Cornwall described the girl as suffering from anger, depression, and low self-esteem after Sulc, who also worked as a B&Q cleaner, “stole her childhood.” The court heard that the girl had been especially vulnerable, living in foster care during the offences due to neglect while her mother was involved in an abusive relationship, and she had never known her father.
Social services records revealed that in 2009, they became aware of sexual allegations made by the girl against Sulc, although she did not wish to pursue police investigations at that time.
During the trial, the girl, who cannot be named legally, told the jury, “It happened every time I went over — whenever he could get his hands on me.
I don’t want it to happen to other girls.” Defense lawyer James Tucker mentioned Sulc’s health problems and said he had been struggling since being remanded to HMP Bristol after the trial.
“He has been in hospital for a few days and he is in a lot of pain and discomfort,” Mr.
Tucker said.
Following his October 2012 arrest, Sulc denied the allegations, claiming during police interviews that the girl was a troublemaker and “a bit bonkers,” dismissing her accusations as “nonsense.” The court scheduled further proceedings for sentencing on July 18.
