A man who committed a series of serious sexual assaults on children has been jailed for 25 years today (Monday).
Carl Hrecko, 39, of Ebor Court in Selby, was sentenced at York Crown Court.
He had been found guilty of 14 indictments relating to sexual assaults against young children under 10 on Monday 3 February.
These included what police described as “a vicious sexual assault on a child” in June 2023.
Detectives were called in after the child’s initial admission to family members. An investigation was launched and further allegations of serious sexual offences against children were uncovered.
Carl Hrecko was arrested, charged and remanded in prison until trial.
Detective Constable Marcus Furneaux-Harris from North Yorkshire Police said: “The family concerned have had to endure two long trials before being able to see justice.
“Carl Hrecko’s defence was solely to accuse the victims of which he had assaulted, as lying to get him in trouble. Hrecko was emotionless when the jury delivered their verdict.
“The dignified way in which the family composed themselves during the trial is to be commended, especially when considering the details they had to hear.
“I hope that this result will give the victims and their family and friends some closure and help them in their recovery moving forward. The bravery demonstrated by the children involved was inspirational and well beyond their years.”