Jacques Nel jailed for nine years

A man who engaged in sexual activity with two children has been jailed for nine years.

Jacques Nel, formerly of Chapel Lane in Luffenham, Oakham, pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences, including sexual activity with a child and sexual assault, last December.

The 39-year-old carried out the crimes in Stamford.

He was due to appear in court for a week-long trial before pleading guilty to the offences shortly before it began.

Nel was jailed for nine years, handed a sexual harm prevention order and given a restraining order. He must also remain on the sex offenders register for life.

“His actions were despicable and completely unacceptable"

Detective Sergeant Stewart Humm, who led the investigation, paid tribute to the young victims at the centre of this case.

He says Nel’s behaviour was unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Lincolnshire.

“I am happy to see Nel behind bars for the crimes he committed,” he said.

“His actions were despicable and completely unacceptable. Lincolnshire Police did everything in it’s power to secure his conviction and I’d like to thank those who worked hard on this case.

“These crimes will have a long-lasting impact on the victims involved, their families and the wider community.

“But we hope this result will, in some small part, give those impacted by Nel some sense of closure and relief – though we know the road ahead will be a long one.

“I’d like to pay tribute to the victims involved in this case and their family and friends for their courage and bravery throughout the investigation. Their dignity is unquestionable.”