A man has been found guilty of numerous child sex crimes – including four counts of rape – following a crown court trial.
Bharat Gohil, 59, was arrested in 2021 over allegations of historical sexual abuse involving a child in the Dacorum area between 2010 and 2017.
He was charged in May 2022 with 14 offences – including four counts of rape of a child under 13, and numerous counts of sexual assault by touching – involving a victim aged seven to 12.
Gohil, of Rodeheath in Luton, was found guilty of all the crimes on Thursday, December 14, and was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing in May 2024.
Detective Sergeant Adam Haines praised the victim’s “bravery” throughout the case, adding: “This investigation and the result achieved from court shows that no matter how long ago the offence took place, or what your circumstances are, these types of allegations will be investigated thoroughly and diligently.
“Becoming a victim of sexual assault is never your fault and if you’ve been a victim please report it. We have specialist officers on hand to provide advice and support throughout an investigation.”
Information can be reported via the police website or non-emergency number 101.
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