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Richard Beacher

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Richard Beacher, an 80-year-old man from Cox Green, Rudgwick, West Sussex, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for historical sexual abuse offenses. He was convicted at Hove Crown Court on June 8, 2026, after pleading guilty to nine offenses.

The crimes were committed between 1978 and 1986, against a young girl who was between three and eight years old at the time. The victim reported the abuse to Sussex Police in 2021, which led to an investigation by specialist officers.

Beacher's initial sentence of 24 years was reduced to 18 years due to his guilty plea. The charges included one count of rape, four counts of indecent assault, and four counts of gross indecency. Criminal Investigator Sophie Williams described the case as "shocking and deeply disturbing," commending the victim and witnesses for their courage.

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