Judge says Ray Teret 'exploited his celebrity status to abuse young girls'

Passing sentence, Mr Justice Baker, said Teret's "ill-judged cynicism" that his victims would not come forward was matched by his belief that the jury would not believe their accounts.

The public gallery, which contained a number of complainants in the case, erupted into applause when sentence was passed.

One woman shouted "yes" and another said "monster" as he was led to the cells.

Teret shook his head in the dock after the judge completed his remarks.