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Ex-SAS Soldier Faces Jail for Child Sex Abuse (23 November 2011)
Date: 23/11/2011
An ex-SAS soldier from Hereford could be facing a lengthy prison term, following being convicted of sexually abusing two girls. Ian Tuckley, 32, who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was said to be obsessed with child pornography. He subjected one of the girls, now aged 19, to 13 years of sexual abuse. His second victim, now aged ten, was also sexually abused over the course of several years. One of Mr. Tuckley’s victims fell pregnant because of his sexual abuse. The girl was forced by Mr. Tuckley to have an abortion.
Mr. Tuckley, who sobbed throughout his Worcester Crown Court trial, was convicted of 15 counts including rape, rape of a child aged less than 13 years, and sexual assault of a child aged less than 13 years. Mr. Tuckley’s brother-in-law, paramedic Martin Finney, was also convicted for indecent assault, rape and the administration of a substance with intent. Mr. Finney’s charges related to Mr. Tuckley's first victim.
Mr. Tuckley also admitted his guilt to the downloading of 6,000 images of child pornography and the illegal keeping of ammunition on his premises. Judge Patrick Thomas QC informed the two men that they should be prepared to face long prison terms.
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