A Brighton man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted two young girls and a boy has been jailed for 16 years.
Daniel Ellett, 35, of Bolney Road in Brighton, abused his three victims over several years up until 2020.
All three were known to him, and aged between six and 13 years old at the time of the offending.
An investigation was launched in January, 2021 and Ellett was arrested while his victims were supported by specialist officers.
He was subsequently charged with two counts of rape against a boy under 13, two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15, and one count each of rape of a girl aged 13 to 15, engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a boy 13 to 15, inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, indecent assault on a girl and exposure.
At Brighton Crown Court on Wednesday, 2 July, he was found guilty of all charges.
At Lewes Crown Court on Thursday (4 September), Ellett was sentenced to a total of 19 years, comprising 16 years in custody with another three to be spent on extended licence.
He was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order against his victims and will be a registered sex offender for life.
Detective Constable Angela Harvey said: “Daniel Ellett subjected his young victims to the most appalling ordeals for his own sick gratification.
“Some have been forced to live with the trauma into adulthood, and all will carry the impacts of Ellett’s crimes for the rest of their lives.
“I would like to thank all of them for supporting this investigation and helping to put a dangerous offender behind bars.
“If you are a victim of sexual offending, no matter how long ago, please report it to Sussex Police online or via 101. Always call 999 in an emergency. We will do everything we can to get you justice.”
So there *is* a God.