A lying paedophile has been locked up for 10 years after attacking two children.

Victor Walkom, formerly of Dumpton Park Road, Ramsgate, sexually assaulted his victims in 2016 and 2017, prompting them to alert the police.

The 89-year-old would later be charged and deny five counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act.

But a jury last week saw through his lies at Canterbury Crown Court, convicting him of all counts.

On Tuesday, August 15 Walkom was sentenced to 10 years in prison and made the subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Tania Muller, Kent Police's investigating officer, said: “Walkom's offences will have a long-lasting impact on his victims and he caused further harm by refusing to admit his guilt.

“I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the two victims and I hope the sentence now imposed helps them as they attempt to rebuild their lives.

“I urge anyone who has suffered sexual abuse to report it to the police as soon as possible. We will take steps to keep you safe and bring the perpetrator to justice.”