Leighton Buzzard man jailed for over four years after sexually assaulting young girl

Primo Boeretto, of Hartwell Drive, Leighton Buzzard, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court last Monday (23 March) after being found guilty by a unanimous jury of sexually assaulting a child.

He will serve a prison sentence of four-and-a-half years, with an additional three years to run concurrently.

Some years after the attack, the girl, who was then 12, found the courage to disclose to her best friend what had happened to her and staff at her school were alerted. The victim’s mother was informed and she called the police which led to Boeretto’s arrest.

PC Benjamin Robertson, from Bedfordshire Police’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit, who investigated said: “I would like to commend the victim’s strength, bravery, courage and determination to disclose this abhorrent crime to us.

“It wasn’t an easy process for her to go through and I am glad Boeretto has been sent to prison for what he did to her.

“Child sexual abuse is the most horrendous trauma for a child to experience – it not only ruins their childhood, but stays with them throughout adulthood. We will not tolerate this type of crime in our county and will do all we can to support victims and put these perpetrators behind bars.

“I would like to encourage anyone who had been abused, no matter how long ago it happened, to come forward and tell us and we will do everything we can to get justice for you.”

If you have concerns about child sexual abuse or you have been a victim, please report it to Bedfordshire Police on 101.

The NSPCC website has a wealth of information on how to teach your child about staying safe from sexual abuse, including the PANTS underwear rule:

P – Privates are private

A – Always remember your body belongs to you

N – No means no

T – Talk about secrets that upset you

S – Speak up, someone can help