Philip Rendle, an Ashburton Paedophile, manipulated young boys by providing them with booze and permitting them to operate his vehicle before sexually assaulting them.
A 60-year-old man, Philip Rendle, has been incarcerated for sexually assaulting two youngsters during a camping excursion over 20 years prior. Philip Rendle intoxicated the youngsters prior to perpetrating the offences at Brean Sands in Burnham-on-Sea.
Philip Rendle established rapport with the family of the boys before to the journey and manipulated the children, aged 13 and 14 at the time, by providing them with money to engage in amusement arcade activities. However, he has a troubling history that encompassed a police caution for abusing a Boy Scout ten years prior.
Philip Rendle, now living in Devon, was convicted of three offences of indecent assault, one by penetration. He has been locked up for nine years.
Taunton Crown Court was told one of the boys woke up to find Philip Rendle molesting him.
In a victim personal statement he said the assault had caused psychological trauma and he had never got over the impact. He said his childhood was ruined and as the years went by he suffered while trying to bottle up what had happened.
The second victim experienced similar psychological difficulties. His life suffered and he had tried but failed to forget what happened.
Ms Emily Cook, defending, said Philip Rendle had previously sought psychological help for his behaviour. He now finds it difficult to get work and suffers with depression.
Judge Paul Cook said the children were particularly vulnerable. They were given drink and were a long way from home.
Philip Rendle, of Ashburn Close, Ashburton, was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to monitor his behaviour in future and told to sign the Sex offender Register.
Detective Constable Philip Hockey said: “The two victims have shown great courage throughout the investigation and the subsequent judicial process.
“It takes bravery to speak out about such a traumatic and violating experience, especially one which they had locked away from their families for more than twenty years.
“I hope this is some kind of justice for them both, provides some closure and assists them to move forward positively with their lives. I hope they can also find some peace knowing they no longer have to keep this secret hidden.
“It is never too late to speak out about something that has happened to you. This case shows that everyone will be listened too, the matter investigated thoroughly no matter how much time has passed and there is support available for you.
“If you have been affected by this inquiry then please don’t hesitate to contact police via the non-emergency 101 number.”
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