WILFRED MORRISH SENTENCED IN ST CLEMENT FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN
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St Clement Sexual Abuser
In a significant case that has shocked the community of St Clement, Jersey, Wilfred Morrish, a man aged 78, was handed down a lengthy prison sentence of 13 years at the Royal Court for a series of serious sexual offences committed against four young female victims.
Morrish, a resident of St Clement, had previously admitted guilt to nine counts of indecent assault along with three additional charges related to acts of gross indecency. These offences spanned a period from 1972 to 1999, a time during which all four victims were children, with the youngest being only four years old at the time of the abuse.
The court proceedings revealed the disturbing details of the case, emphasizing the long-lasting impact on the victims. All four women continue to grapple with severe mental health issues as a direct result of Morrish’s actions, highlighting the profound and enduring trauma inflicted upon them.
In addition to the prison sentence, Morrish has been ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of 15 years. Furthermore, he has been issued an indefinite restraining order, a pioneering legal measure in this jurisdiction, designed to prevent any contact with the victims and to protect the community from further harm.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of the justice system in Jersey to address and penalize sexual offences, especially those committed against vulnerable children. The community of St Clement and the wider island are reminded of the importance of safeguarding children and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions.
Morrish, a resident of St Clement, had previously admitted guilt to nine counts of indecent assault along with three additional charges related to acts of gross indecency. These offences spanned a period from 1972 to 1999, a time during which all four victims were children, with the youngest being only four years old at the time of the abuse.
The court proceedings revealed the disturbing details of the case, emphasizing the long-lasting impact on the victims. All four women continue to grapple with severe mental health issues as a direct result of Morrish’s actions, highlighting the profound and enduring trauma inflicted upon them.
In addition to the prison sentence, Morrish has been ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of 15 years. Furthermore, he has been issued an indefinite restraining order, a pioneering legal measure in this jurisdiction, designed to prevent any contact with the victims and to protect the community from further harm.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of the justice system in Jersey to address and penalize sexual offences, especially those committed against vulnerable children. The community of St Clement and the wider island are reminded of the importance of safeguarding children and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions.