In a statement after the sentencing, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) thanked the victims for their bravery in reporting the abuse. <\/p>\n
“This man was an opportunist, using his position of power and trust within the school environment to prey on young girls,” said Det Insp Kelly Foley.<\/p>\n
“He thought for a long time he had got away with this, today has proven that the passage of time has no bearing on a criminal justice outcome.”<\/p>\n
She said the PSNI had seen an increase in reports of “non-recent child abuse” over the last five years.<\/p>\n
“Sentencings like today, I hope, will provide those who have suffered with the confidence to break the years of silence they have endured,” the officer added.<\/p>\n
The PSNI statement also included quotes from three of Lloyd-Lavery’s victims, all of whom urged others who have been abused to report the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
They included Sarah, who is now 63 years of age, who said: “Speaking out is hard, but staying silent is harder. <\/p>\n
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