Ex-Pc is jailed for sex attacks

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A former police officer has been jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of sex attacks on four girls.

Stephen Glover, 51, from Barry, served as a Gwent Police constable in the 1970s after being discharged from the army.

A jury at Cardiff Crown Court found him guilty of 13 sex offences, including attempted rape, indecent assault and indecency with a child.

Glover must register as a sex offender for life.

Judge Philip Richards told Glover: "You substantially damaged each of them and their childhoods were destroyed. "You dominated each of these young girls, forcing them into sexual activity for your sexual gratification against their wishes.

"During your trial you characterised your victims as being liars and fortune seekers."

'Mentally troubled'

Cardiff Crown Court heard Glover had "groomed" one of his victims before he attempted to rape her.

Mark Evans QC, defending Glover, said he had suffered a "mentally troubled life".

He was discharged from the army after he had a mental breakdown and subsequently became a police officer with the Gwent force.

A Gwent Police spokesman said after the case: "This significant sentence is a reflection of the seriousness of the crime and we hope it will go some way in assisting the victims to move forward with their lives."