Oxborough man Terence Duck jailed in King’s Lynn court after sexual activity with child

A man in his 70s has been jailed for committing sexual offences against a child.

Terence Duck, 71, of Eastmoor Road in Oxborough, appeared at Lynn Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced.

He had previously pleaded guilty to inciting a child aged under 16 to engage in sexual activity, attempting sexual activity with a child, and sexual activity with a child.

He was handed two years in prison, and will be the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years.

A victim impact statement, read aloud in court on behalf of the victim, detailed the impact of Duck's offending.

It said: “Having him do these things to me has really affected my trust in people. I do not know how I feel or how to cope with what has happened.

"It has taken a heavy load off my mind knowing that he pleaded guilty. I now know what is going to happen and this provides me with some comfort that I am safe from him.

"I feel vindicated and listened to, and hopefully now I can begin to recover”.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Stuart Sansbury, the officer in charge of the case, said: “The nature of Terence Duck's offending, and the impact this has had on the child victim, is deplorable.

"They should not have had to suffer in this way.

"However, it offers some comfort knowing that the victim feels that they’ve been listened to, and that today’s sentencing offers some solace and closure.

"They showed a lot of bravery in coming forward."

Anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence can call police on 999 in an emergency or report a crime on 101.

If you need further support or do not feel you can speak to the police, you can visit https://www.norfolk.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/