Man jailed for sex abuse of grandson

A Wanganui man has been jailed for sexually abusing his grandson, who he said “intrigued” him.

The man, who has final name suppression to protect his victim, pleaded guilty to sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and indecent assault for offences committed over a six to eight-week period between 2008 and 2009.

He was convicted in Wanganui District Court and sentenced to three years and four months

In February 2011, the man presented himself to police to make a statement about his sexual offending, and admitting to 10-12 offences against the boy, who was aged between five and six at the time.