Edward Riley, now 56, was found guilty in February of indecent assaults against a young girl and boy in the 1980s in Kidderminster

Edward Riley, now 56-years-old, was given a five-year prison sentence after being found guilty of multiple historical child sexual abuse charges. In February, Riley, from Pitway, South Petherton, Somerset, was convicted for a series of appalling indecent assaults on minors that occurred decades earlier.

On Friday, March 14, he stood before Worcester Crown Court where he was sentenced. His convictions include six counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14, two counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14, and two counts of inciting a boy to commit an act of gross indecency spanning from 1982 to 1986 in Kidderminster.

As of 2025, Riley has been mandated to register as a sex offender for life, reports the Mirror.

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West Mercia Police’s Detective Constable Sally Sliwinska expressed the force’s commitment to prosecuting sex offences regardless of when they happened.

She praised the courage of the victims and hoped the sentencing would deliver a measure of justice, saying: “This case exemplifies how seriously West Mercia Police take sex offences, no matter how long ago they were committed.

“We would like to commend the victims in this case for their bravery throughout the process, and hope that today’s result brings some justice. We will continue to crack down on predators like Riley, who cause unimaginable harm to children.”

The Victim Advice Line offers free, confidential support to those affected by sexual abuse, offering assistance and emotional support irrespective of when the incident occurred or whether it has been reported to the authorities.

Assistance can be reached by phone on 0800 9523000, through email at info@victimadviceline.org.uk, or via live chat on the website victimadviceline.org.uk.