Man charged with eight historic child sexual abuse offences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:34 · Archive

Matthew Rivett, 47, has been charged with eight child sexual abuse offences allegedly committed in Basildon between 2003 and 2006.

Matthew Rivett, 47, formerly of Stokefelde in Pitsea, has been charged with eight child sexual abuse offences. The charges include three counts of indecent assault, three counts of assault by touching, one count of inciting a child to commit an act of gross indecency, and one count of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. All offences are alleged to have taken place in Basildon between 2003 and 2006.

An Essex Police spokesperson said that specialist detectives investigating child sexual abuse had 'secured charges against a man over allegations of offences dating back more than two decades'. Rivett is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 10 December.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact Essex Police quoting crime reference number 42/31346/24. Reports can be made through the Essex Police website or via their 24-hour online Live Chat service, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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• Man charged with eight historic child sexual abuse offencesA Basildon man has been charged with eight child sexual abuse offences dating back to 2003.Echo (Basildon) · 15 Oct, 15:21
• Man charged with eight historic child sexual abuse offencesA Basildon man has been charged with eight child sexual abuse offences dating back to 2003.Colchester Gazette · 15 Oct, 14:59

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