A man has been jailed for sexual offences against a child more than 30 years ago.

Lee Beaumont, 48, of Holtwhites Hill, Enfield, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court on May 25.

He was convicted of eight counts of sexual assault and indecency against an 11-year-old child between 1986 and 1987.

The victim, a man now in his 40s, had been encouraged to come forward to police by the recent campaigns of victims reporting rape and sexual assault.

Beaumont intercepted the child around three times a week as the victim walked to school in the Holt Whites Hill area of Enfield and sexually assaulted him.

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted on March 20 of eight counts of sexual assault and indecency against an 11-year-old child between 1986 and1987.

Detective Constable Mark Levett said: “The effects of the assaults committed against this victim when he was just a boy have haunted him into adulthood.

“I hope that the knowledge that Beaumont will not be in contact with vulnerable youngsters for many years to come brings a measure of comfort to the victim.

“I urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault either recently or historically to come forward and speak with police.

“I am not convinced that the victim is the only person who may have been targeted by this defendant.

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact police without delay.”