A man who sexually abused children on Portland has been jailed.

Predator Roger McColm, aged 82, abused three girls between 1969 and around 1980. 

An investigation began in April 2019 after one of the victims came forward and reported what happened to Dorset Police.

In interview, McColm, of Southwell on Portland,  denied all of the allegations that had been made against him.

He appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on June 13, where he was convicted of four counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years old and one count of indecency with a child.

He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday. 

Victims 'exceptionally brave' 

Detective Constable George Boast, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “All three of the victims in this case have been exceptionally brave in coming forward and speaking to officers about the abuse they suffered.

“I am pleased that following an investigation, McColm was held accountable for his actions, which have had a long-lasting impact on the victims.

“I hope this case shows that no matter when an incident occurred, we will always support victims and carry out detailed enquiries to ensure sexual offenders are brought to justice.”

How to report child abuse:

Dorset Police: For non-urgent reports, or to make an enquiry, please go to www.dorset.police.uk where you can pass on the details of your concerns to us using the online enquiry form. You can also call 101. If you believe a child is in immediate danger please dial 999.

Crimestoppers: Call anonymously on 0800 555 111

Local Children’s Social Care:

STARS Dorset www.starsdorset.org/children-and-young-persons-service / 01202 308858

The Shores - Dorset SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) 01202 552 056

BCP Council 01202 093131

Dorset Council (Children’s Advice and Duty Service) 01305 228866

You can also report directly to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) www.ceop.police.uk