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Ryde Man Jailed For "Horrific" Historic Child Sex Offences

Steven Roy Reddin. Photo: Facebook.

A Ryde man has been jailed for ten years for a string of child sex offences, which began in 1991.

Steven Roy Reddin, aged 58 years, of Arundel Close, was found to have first abused the child in 1991, when she was just 9 years-old.

It continued until 1994.

The girl, now an adult, bravely reported this to police in 2019 and a lengthy investigation followed.

As a result, Reddin was charged with the following offences:

  • Two counts of rape a girl under 16
  • Gross indecency with a child
  • Incite a girl under 14 to commit an act of gross indecency
  • Two counts of indecent assault on a girl

Appearing at Isle of Wight Crown Court on Monday May 24, he admitted all six offences.

Reddin appeared at the same court today (Friday) where he was handed ten years in prison, a life time restraining order and a 15 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

DC Gillian Harvey, who led the investigation, said:

“The woman in this case has shown incredible courage in coming forward to report this terrible abuse, which she had kept a secret for many years.

“The damage that this type of offending causes, and has caused, is indescribable, but this woman’s bravery has ensured that Reddin has been brought to justice.

“Reddin was fully aware that his actions amounted to abuse of the most horrific kind, yet continued his behaviour without sparing a thought for the impact this would have.”

Police are encouraging anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse to contact them on 101, where you can speak to someone in confidence.

A spokesperson for the NSPCC said:

"This case shows that survivors of child abuse can see their abusers brought to justice, no matter how long ago the offences happened. The woman in this case has demonstrated tremendous bravery in speaking out about Reddin’s crimes, and we would encourage anyone who has been sexually abused to speak to a trusted adult.

“Adults who wish to report historic abuse, or have concerns about a child, can phone the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected], while children can contact Childline any time on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk.”

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