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Sex offender jailed for abusing children

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Six year+ sentence for Exeter man

A Devon man's been jailed for sexually abusing three children in Exeter.

Michael John West, 54, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday 11 August, after pleading guilty to seven offences, including multiple indecent assaults. 

Mr. West, who used to live in the Wonford area of Exeter, targeted minors multiple times in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

He is on the sex offenders register for life and has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison.

Detective Constable Kathryn Jago commended the victims for their courage throughout the investigation.

If you have been a victim of sexual offending, you can contact the police on 101 or click here

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