Swindon man pleads guilty to historic sexual abuse

A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to a number of sex offences which took place more than two decades ago.

Terry Edwards, 57, of Wells Street, Swindon, appeared at Swindon Crown Court and admitted three counts of indecent assault – this was the name of the offence at the time of the offending – against two young female victims between 1995 and 2001.

Edwards, who has previously been convicted of indecently exposing himself, also pleaded guilty to breaching the notification requirements of his sex offender’s registration.

He was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on 21 January, 2027.

PC Katie Owers, based in Wiltshire Police's MOSOVO (Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders) team, said: “This is an awful case in which Edwards has sexually abused two young girls known to him.

“I want to take this opportunity to recognise and commend the incredible bravery of the victims involved in this case.

“They have gone through significant trauma and they have shown tremendous strength and courage throughout the investigation, helping to secure this conviction of Edwards.

“I hope this case reassures others who may have experienced similar offences that they will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported, no matter when the abuse took place.

“We will always investigate historic abuse and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”