This is the face of Anthony Daniells, the 73-year-old grandfather jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of a string of sexual attacks on two young girls

Daniells, who lived in Spillers Close, Bridgwater, was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault on a girl and one charge of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Anthony Daniells is beginning a 10 year jail term today

The charges date back to December 2000 and relate to two victims who were aged between four and six years old at the time.

He was found guilty following a trial that concluded on December 23 and jailed for 10 years by Judge David Ticehurst at Taunton Crown Court.

Even has he was sentenced to prison Daniells told the judge: "I didn't do nothing," leading the judge to tell him he was 'unremorseful'.

Speaking after the sentencing, a leading children's charity praised the two girls who had come forward and put an end of Daniell's abuse.

The spokesman said: "Daniells preyed on two young and vulnerable girls for his own sexual gratification. His victims have endured years of emotional turmoil following the abuse and it is absolutely right that their abuser is now facing the consequences of his actions.

"Abuse can ruin childhoods and have a lasting impact into adulthood, without the right support. Hopefully, this conviction will help these women take a step forward in their lives.

"We need to ensure that people who have been abused feel confident to come forward, safe in the knowledge that they will be believed and their voices heard – no matter how much time has passed."

Finding help

If you or someone you know is a survivor of abuse or violence, help is available from the following organisations:
