Sex abuser is sent to prison by Hove court (From The Argus)

Sex abuser is sent to prison by Hove court

12:10pm Monday 4th February 2013 in News

A former beaver leader who sexually abused a child during after-school activities has been jailed.

Jason Asthana, 32, was jailed for four years and eight months when he appeared at Hove Crown Court for sentencing for offences of sexual assault and inciting a child to commit a sexual act.

He was convicted following a trial last year. He had previously admitted 20 counts of downloading indecent images of children.

Detective Constable Dani Flude said: “The victim in this case has been deeply affected by what happened to him.

“He suffered twice, first from the actual offending and then by having to re-live it in court.

“He has been very brave and it is very much due to him that justice has now been done.”

Asthana, of Coombe Close, Billingshurst, was also banned from ever working with children.

See the latest news headlines from The Argus:

• Author Peter James 'lucky to be alive' following 70mph racing crash
• Hove murder: wanted man phones The Argus
• Shoreham Rugby Club holding charity barbecue and fun day
• Police investigate spate of car crime across Sussex
• Sussex Police get Chinese book of sayings as thank you gift

More news from The Argus

Follow @brightonargus

Like us on Facebook

 Add us to your circles on Google+