A MAN police describe as a 'sadistic predator' is beginning 40 years behind bars after a jury unanimously convicted him of sexual abuse against four victims over 14 years.
Jamie Kendall, 35, of Barnetby Road, Hessle, had been charged with 33 counts of sexual abuse.
He denied the charges, but a jury at Hull Crown Court reached a unanimous verdict of guilty on Friday following a trial.
Humberside Police say that by refusing to plead guilty he 'showed no repentance' for his actions - forcing his four victims to have to relive the trauma of the ordeal he put them through.
The court heard how Kendall abused his position of trust by manipulating his four victims over a fourteen-year period.
Kendall 'systematically abused' his victims preying on their vulnerabilities for his own sexual gain.
Detective Constable Steve Bromby of Humberside Police said: “Firstly, I would like to start by commending the bravery and courage of Kendall’s victims (for) having the strength to come forward and speak about their horrific experiences.
“Although Kendall is behind bars where he belongs, it still does not take away the pain he caused his victims.
“ I hope that this sentencing can provide his victims with some comfort in knowing that they, and nobody else will come to harm because of this predator.
“I would like to provide reassurance to anyone who may have suffered a sexual abuse, if you come to us we will listen to and support you and act against those responsible.
“We work in partnership with the local authority and a number of local charities and agencies to ensure victims of this type of crime are offered advice and support whether they decide to pursue through the justice system or not.
“If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault, there are various ways you can report it to the police. You can speak to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, or you can report directly through our 101 number, or 999 in an emergency."
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