A sexual predator who abused a child on multiple occasions has been jailed.
Alexander McClymont, aged 38, was exposed in 2022 when his victim revealed what had been happening to her.
After a lengthy investigation he was charged with multiple sexual offences, all of which he denied.
However, after a trial he was convicted by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court of nine offences.
The convictions were for eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault.
The court heard the abuse began around a decade ago.
Appearing for sentence on Thursday (9 April), McClymont was jailed for nine years and two months.
McClymont, now of Erewash Gardens, Top Valley, Nottingham, was also made the subject of a lifelong sexual harm prevention order that will tightly control his activities when he is released.
He will also be on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Detective Constable Stacey Lebeter, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said:
“Firstly, I’d like to pay tribute to the incredible courage and strength shown by the victim in coming forward and supporting this investigation through to court proceedings.
“As the court heard, the emotional and psychological impact on her has been severe and her bravery has been vital in bringing this offender to justice.
“McClymont is a devious and calculating sexual predator who committed truly appalling offences against a child.
“That child has been through an extremely difficult and upsetting ordeal, made worse by McClymont’s complete lack of remorse and refusal to admit to his crimes.
“I am pleased he is now behind bars where he belongs and relieved that he is now no longer a danger to children.
“I hope this case also serves as a reminder to other victims of sexual assaults which may have happened some time ago.
“If you tell us about what happened we will listen to you, we will investigate and we will do everything we can to get justice for you.”
