A Worcester paedophile, Leslie Belcher, has been convicted of perpetrating years of sexual abuse against a girl.
Leslie Belcher, 67, was convicted of 11 offences at Worcester Crown Court on Friday, June 20.
The jury was informed that, from November 2012 to July 2020, Belcher perpetrated sexual abuse against a girl aged between six and thirteen over this period of his heinous offences.
Leslie Belcher, residing on St Clement’s Close, was apprehended in July 2020 following a report to the police.
He was subsequently indicted in February 2021.
After a five-day trial, Leslie Belcher was convicted of 10 charges of sexual abuse involving a girl under 13 and one count of wrongful imprisonment.
DC Tracy Ruff of West Mercia Police said: “I’d firstly like to commend the victim for her bravery and resilience throughout the investigation.
“Leslie Belcher’s actions undoubtedly caused immense suffering.
“The victim showed huge amounts of courage to come forward to report his awful crimes.
“We now wait for Leslie Belcher to be sentenced, at which point I hope the victim can begin to move forward.”
Leslie Belcher will be sentenced at the same court in August.
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