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| Police close DNA match sex case | Police close DNA match sex case |
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| Police investigating a 1987 sex attack at knifepoint on a boy of 14 have closed the case, it has been revealed. | Police investigating a 1987 sex attack at knifepoint on a boy of 14 have closed the case, it has been revealed. |
| The attack at a quarry in Chepstow, south Wales, was described as "horrendous" by detectives. | The attack at a quarry in Chepstow, south Wales, was described as "horrendous" by detectives. |
| In 2004 new technology led to a match between a DNA sample on the victim and that of serving prisoner Anthony Stevenson who later committed suicide. | In 2004 new technology led to a match between a DNA sample on the victim and that of serving prisoner Anthony Stevenson who later committed suicide. |
| Det Chief Insp Harry Gamlin of Gwent Police said he hoped the decision would mean "closure" for the victim. | Det Chief Insp Harry Gamlin of Gwent Police said he hoped the decision would mean "closure" for the victim. |
| It never went far from the thoughts of the officers involved in the policing of Chepstow Det Sgt Dave Edwards | It never went far from the thoughts of the officers involved in the policing of Chepstow Det Sgt Dave Edwards |
| In a statement released by the victim on Monday, he said: "I have tried to put it to the back of my mind but sometimes I can't help thinking about it. | In a statement released by the victim on Monday, he said: "I have tried to put it to the back of my mind but sometimes I can't help thinking about it. |
| "I wouldn't say that I am bitter about what happened but I do question, 'Why me?' and I wonder what my life would have been like if it hadn't happened to me." | "I wouldn't say that I am bitter about what happened but I do question, 'Why me?' and I wonder what my life would have been like if it hadn't happened to me." |
| In 1987 the victim was on his way to buy fish and chips when he was confronted by his attacker. | In 1987 the victim was on his way to buy fish and chips when he was confronted by his attacker. |
| The man offered to push the boy's bike while he ate his supper but then pulled a knife, grabbed him and led him away. | The man offered to push the boy's bike while he ate his supper but then pulled a knife, grabbed him and led him away. |
| The case remained unsolved until 2004 when a DNA sample on the boy's clothing matched one on the DNA national database taken from a serving inmate. | The case remained unsolved until 2004 when a DNA sample on the boy's clothing matched one on the DNA national database taken from a serving inmate. |
| Press charges | Press charges |
| Chepstow-born Stevenson, who was 37 at the time of the attack, refused to co-operate under questioning after the victim said he wanted to press charges. | |
| Stevenson was subsequently charged with a serious sexual offence and unlawful imprisonment but died before his court case in January. A coroner ruled he committed suicide. | Stevenson was subsequently charged with a serious sexual offence and unlawful imprisonment but died before his court case in January. A coroner ruled he committed suicide. |
| Detective Sergeant Dave Edwards, Chepstow CID manager at the time, said: "As a local officer for many years this is a case which I have been keen to solve. | Detective Sergeant Dave Edwards, Chepstow CID manager at the time, said: "As a local officer for many years this is a case which I have been keen to solve. |
| "Although subject to regular review it never went far from the thoughts of the officers involved in the policing of Chepstow." | "Although subject to regular review it never went far from the thoughts of the officers involved in the policing of Chepstow." |
| DCI Gamlin added that the solving of the case should bring "closure" not only for the victim and his family but also for the community of Chepstow". | DCI Gamlin added that the solving of the case should bring "closure" not only for the victim and his family but also for the community of Chepstow". |