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British Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Stepdaughter

February 2, 2026

A 57-year-old British man has been convicted of sexually abusing his 15-year-old stepdaughter during their summer vacation in Cyprus. The abuse occurred four times within eight days, and the victim bravely reported it to a friend in Britain, leading to an investigation and the man's arrest. The court sentenced him to seven years in prison and barred him from working with children for four years post-release. The victim described the horror she experienced and her initial trust in her stepfather. This case highlights the seriousness of such crimes and the need for victim protection.