Perry Allen McCarthy, from Penarth, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 18 child sex offences committed over a four-year period.
The 65-year-old was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, May 2.
Detective Constable Joanna Cecerko from South Wales Police said:
“I want to commend the victim for her courage in coming forward – thanks to her report and support from her family, justice has been served.
“It has been a traumatic time for everyone involved and I am hopeful the outcome at court brings the victim and her family some comfort which they deserve.”
McCarthy had denied the offences but was found guilty of 18 offences including:
- 6 counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity
- 4 counts of voyeurism
- 3 counts of oral rape of a child
- 1 count of engaging in sexual activity with a child
- 1 count of digital penetration
- 1 count of sexual assault by touching
McCarthy was told at court that he must serve a minimum of 14 years before being considered for parole.
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