Paedophile Jailed for Raping Two Schoolchildren

Demetrios Patsalides, 73, of Carr House Road, Doncaster, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offenses against two young girls.

Patsalides admitted to two counts of raping a girl under 13, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, and four counts of causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

The court heard that Patsalides sexually assaulted his victims, performed sexual acts in front of them, and warned one of the girls not to tell her friends about the abuse.

Patsalides was interviewed by police on March 13, 2023, and admitted to writing a note confessing to sexual activity with a child. He was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

Asst Det Sgt Christopher Beaumont, who led the investigation, commended the victims for their courage in coming forward.

"It is difficult to put into words the trauma and suffering they endured, and their bravery must be recognized in disclosing the sexual abuse that took place at such a young age," said Beaumont.

"Patsalides is now behind bars and facing up to the consequences of his heinous actions, and I hope this is justice served for his two victims who can now move forward with their lives."

"I really hope this harrowing case shows that we will not stop to seek justice for all victims of sexual offenses, regardless of when the abuse took place."