Sentencing of Peter Rowell
The former television and radio presenter Peter Rowell is due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court
BREAKING: Peter Rowell sentenced to six years in prison
The former television and radio presenter Peter Rowell has been sentenced to six years.
Rowell, who's from South Gloucestershire admitted indecently assaulting 5 young girls and making indecent images of children. The sexual assaults - all on girls under the age of 16 - took place between 1989 and the early 90s. Rowell worked in the media in the South West for more than 20 years.
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