Sexually assaulted a young girl for around a ten-year period.

Gary Nash Sentenced to 16 Years for Sexual Assault of Young Girl

Gary Nash, 39, of Tower Road, St Leonards, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on Thursday (September 8) to 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl over a period of ten years.

Nash pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and one count of attempting to engage in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 13.

He will serve eight years in custody, followed by eight years on extended license. Nash was also placed on a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be a registered sex offender for life.

Detective Sergeant Oliver Bali of the East Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said, "Nash took advantage of his access to the victim to exploit her for his own sexual gratification without anyone else knowing, until earlier this year when she finally found the courage to speak out."

"We started enquiries at once, and swiftly arrested Nash, who admitted all the offences. He would undoubtedly have continued to offend against her, had she not very bravely reported him."