A paedophile has been jailed for nine years for sexual assault of two girls in which he "demolished" their sense of safety and privacy.

"Particularly remorseless" David Valentine sexually assaulted one girl in Havant multiple times when she was between the ages of 6 and 13.

He then sexually assaulted another girl in Hedge End more than 20 years ago, when she was between the ages of 10 and 11.

Sentencing him at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, the judge noted that he had "objectified their bodies" and classified him as dangerous.

Valentine, 57, was previously found guilty by a jury of indecent assault, assault of a child under 13 by penetration and two counts of assault by penetration following a six-day trial.

David Valentine (57) of Hambledon Road, Denmead  (Image: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)

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Valentine, of Hambledon Road, Denmead, was sentenced to nine years imprisonment, with a four-year extension to his license period.

The officer in charge of the cases, Police Staff Investigator Samantha Nother from the Eastern Child Abuse Investigation Team said: “I am very pleased to see David Valentine face justice. The deceit and lack of remorse only reinforces how dangerous David Valentine is.

“I feel it is important to emphasise the fact that the case against him was only possible due to the strength of the young victim to come forward to her family about the abuse she had recently suffered, and the courage of the initial victim to revisit the details of the abuse in her past.

“It is because of their inspirational bravery that we have been able to hold him to account for his actions and for him to receive a significant and appropriate custodial sentence.

“We are aware that every case of abuse is unique and impacts people differently and we work with each victim with this in mind. Whether victims come forward at the time of the abuse or years later, we will always take their disclosures seriously and without judgement.”

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Anyone who has been affected by sexual assault can contact police on 101, where you can speak to an officer in confidence.

The police recognise that not everyone has the confidence to talk to police about what they have experienced, and wish to reassure people that there are other services available that can offer you specialist support to help you deal with the impact of abuse.

Support for victims can be found on the Hampshire Constabulary website.