This is the face Nicholas 'Leon' McLeavey, who sexually abused a five-year-old girl.

The 51-year-old, formerly of Netherhall, Leicester, was this week found guilty by a jury of three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Leicestershire Police has today released a photograph of the paedophile.

The abuse came to light when the child was having a conversation with her mother, who reported it to the police.

McLeavey denied the offences, but the jury convicted him unanimously.

He was jailed for eight years at Leicester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday June 8).

The judge placed McLeavey on the sex offenders register for life, and made him the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

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A 10-year restraining order also prohibits him from having any contact with the prosecution witnesses who gave evidence, including the victim.

After the case, Detective Sergeant Lisa Wood said: “McLeavey thought he could get away with this horrendous offending on a vulnerable young girl.

"But thanks to the bravery of the victim and the report being made to police, we were able to carry out a full investigation leading to McLeavey being brought to court, convicted and receiving a significant sentence.

“For the victim and her family this will never go away, but I hope that this conviction does help in some small way as they continue to move forward in their lives."