A paedophile has been jailed for more than 11 years after being found guilty of multiple historic sex offences against children.

Robert Robinson, 56, of no fixed abode, was found to have abused four victims, all under the age of 11, in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire between 1975 and 2000.

He was found guilty by unanimous jury of 17 counts of sexual offences against children – six counts of indecent assault of a girl under 14, six counts of indecency with a child, and five counts of indecent assault on a boy – at Oxford Crown Court last Friday (July 20).

He was convicted following a 10-day trial after being arrested on July 12, 2016, and charged on July 11, 2017. He has been thrown behind bars for 11 years and six months.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Sarah Berry, of the Protecting Vulnerable People Investigation Unit, said: “Robinson is a dangerous offender who committed sexual offences against children spanning over a number of decades, and his offending started when he was a teenager.

“Robinson never admitted to his horrific offences, his defence being that the complaints made against him were made up.

“Robinson never offered any evidence to support this.

“I am pleased that Robinson is now behind bars and I would like to thank the victims for their courage and strength in standing up to their abuser.

“This case illustrates that time is not a barrier when it comes to obtaining justice for victims of sexual abuse.

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim to please call Thames Valley Police on 101 or you can report online at our website, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”