A man who sexually abused two girls several years ago has been jailed for more than seven years.

Brian Jordan, now 60-years-old, raped one of the girls and indecently assaulted and had unlawful sexual intercourse with the other at an address in Newcastle.

For years, his offending went undetected until one of the brave survivors spoke out against her abuser and reported the offences to police.

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In March 2023, Jordan, of Croydon Road, Newcastle, was charged with five offences, including rape and indecent assault.

Last week, he was jailed for seven years and seven months.

He was also told he will spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register.