Predator jailed for historic sex abuse.

Sex Offender Jailed for 30 Years of Abuse

Anthony Duckers, 64, of Black Horse Close in Newton, Wirral, was sentenced to 16 years in prison today for five counts of indecent assault.

The offenses, which took place between the 1970s and early 2000s, were found guilty after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

In addition to the prison sentence, Duckers was issued a lifetime restraining order and a sexual harm prevention order.

Detective Constable Kevin Thomas stated, "I am pleased that Duckers will now spend a number of years behind bars as a consequence of his actions. I hope that today's proceedings will allow his victims to now move on with their lives and encourage anyone who has been subjected to a sexual offense to come forward and report it. Time should never be a barrier to obtaining justice."

"Merseyside Police takes every report of sexual offences extremely seriously, whether or not they are recent, and has dedicated officers within the force's Unity Team who are specially trained to both thoroughly investigate allegations and make sure that those reporting them are properly supported."

"I would like to take this opportunity to reassure anyone who has suffered a sexual offense that if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are properly and thoroughly investigated."