Andrew Sherry jailed for two years for sexual offences

We are welcoming the sentencing of a Liverpool man to two years in prison for sexual offences.
 
Andrew Sherry, 80, of Mann Island, Liverpool, committed the offences while he was a karate practitioner and instructor. He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offender Register for 10 years.
 
Sherry was found guilty of:
Indecent assault on a child under 16, related to an offence in the 1980s
Four counts of sexual assault of a male, relating to offences against an 18-year-old in 2012;
 
He was sentenced today (Wednesday, 1 May) after being convicted following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court in March.
 
Detective Constable Phil Youds said: “We welcome today’s sentencing, which follows a long and complex investigation into Sherry, who used his status in the karate community to take advantage of his young victims, at his home and a karate club. 
 
“The repeated denials of Sherry has further prolonged the suffering of his victims, and I’d like to take this opportunity to praise their courage in coming forward and assisting our investigation, especially in light of others looking to discredit their experiences. 
 
“For victims of such an appalling crime, the impact on them has been significant and long-lasting. I hope this sentence provides some comfort in knowing they did the right thing in reporting Sherry to police.
 
“If you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, please come forward and let us know so we can investigate.
 
“We take all such reports extremely seriously and if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion.”
 
If you are a child or young person suffering sexual or physical abuse, the following organisations can also provide help and support:
- NSPCC – call 0808 800 5000 or e-mail [email protected].
- Childline – call 0800 1111
 
If you’ve been affected by sexual violence of any kind don’t be afraid to tell someone, find the courage to come forward and get the help you deserve.
 
You can report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/how-to-report-rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
 
There is a lot of support available from specialist officers within Merseyside Police and through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service delivered jointly by two registered charities.
 
In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.