A man has been jailed for 20 years for sexually abusing young boys.

Glen Bartlett, 60, of Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, was arrested in October 2015 after allegations of non-recent child abuse were made to Essex Police.

The offences relate to two boys under the age of 16 over the period of a decade dating back to the late 1970s and into the 1980s.

He was charged with ten counts of male rape and two counts of indecent assault on a boy aged under 16 on Saturday May 20.

Following a day trial at Norwich Crown Court, he was found guilty of all offences on Wednesday September 27.

Today, at the same court, he was jailed for 20 years.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lisa Hurrell said: “Glen Bartlett is a dangerous abuser who preyed on vulnerable young boys over several years.

“His offences are vile and I am pleased he is now behind bars.

“He has shown no remorse for his crimes and has caused further anguish to his victims by making them endure a trial.

“I want to praise the victims for coming forward and for their courage during the investigation and throughout the trial.

“They each placed their confidence in Essex Police to support them through this extremely difficult time and I am pleased that the positive outcome of this trial has now concluded.

"Hopefully it will provide them with some closure and comfort in knowing he will no longer be in a position to harm others.”