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A Manchester man has been dealt a 12 year jail sentence for historic sexual offences against two children.
Derek Robinson, 63, of Robertscroft Close, Poundswick, was found guilty of rape, three counts of gross indecency and eight counts of indecent assault following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Robinson’s victims were aged six and eight when he targeted them in the 1980s.
The first victim reported the abuse to police in March 2010.
Detective Constable Jane Naylor, of West Didsbury CID, said: "Robinson committed the most appalling abuse on two young girls over a prolonged period of time.
"He struck when they were alone and too young and scared to report the abuse or fully understand what was happening to them.
"The women have been incredibly brave in reporting the abuse and I must give them extra credit for finding the strength to give evidence at court because thanks to their evidence Robinson is now in prison where he belongs.
"Greater Manchester Police will thoroughly investigate all reports of sexual abuse regardless of when they happened or how old the victim is or was and we have specially trained officers who will work with and support victims throughout the criminal process and beyond."
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