Sentence
Michael Eckersley
Michael Eckersley (aged 86) was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on 4 November 2025 to 16 Years Indeterminate for Indecent assault on a male and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Taunton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 November 2025
- Sentence
- 16 Years Indeterminate
- Judge
- Judge Shepherd
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault against a male child and indecency with a child in Wells, Somerset, in the 1980's.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power