STEPHEN FORD OF AMERSHAM SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST A GIRL

In a recent court ruling, Stephen Ford, a 55-year-old resident of Dane Close in Amersham, was found guilty of engaging in illegal sexual activities with a minor. The charges stem from four separate incidents of sexual misconduct involving a girl who was under the age of 16 at the time of the offenses.

Ford admitted to the allegations during the proceedings, which covered a period from 2009 to 2010. The court heard that the crimes took place over a span of approximately one year, during which the victim was a young girl under the age of consent. His guilty plea was accepted by the court, leading to his conviction on four counts of sexual activity with a child.

The case was heard at Aylesbury Crown Court on Monday, May 9. The judge sentenced Ford to a total of six years and four months in prison, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the need to protect minors from such exploitation. The sentencing underscores the ongoing efforts of the justice system to hold offenders accountable and ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals in communities like Amersham.