'Disgusting' and 'sadistic' sexual predator who targeted young girls is locked up

VOYEURISM PROBE DISCOVERED DISTURBING OFFENCES

- By MARK NAYLOR

A PROLIFIC and "sadistic" sexual predator who targeted young girls during a series of "disgusting" offences landed himself in prison after a shocking incident of voyeurism was reported to the police. The shameless sexually motivated behaviour led to other disturbing offences coming to light during an investigation, Hull Crown Court heard.

Benjamin Briggs, 40, of no fixed address, but from the Hull area and recently in custody on remand, admitted four offences of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration. He also admitted sexually assaulting a girl aged between 13 and 16.