Gary Hastings, from Hull, pleaded guilty at York Crown Court to seven counts of sexual activity with two children.
Judge Stephen Ashurst described him as a "predatory paedophile".

Hastings served as a PCSO in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire and is a former foster carer.

The judge said the offences, which took place between November 2007 and August 2010, were "extremely serious" and Hastings had abused two boys who were "plainly vulnerable".

If you were abused, or your child was, please contact us, in confidence, for expert legal advice.
We can advise you whether you can claim compensation for the abused suffered.

Child abuse we understand is very damaging and can have long lasting effects.

There are of course the physical aspects, but then there are the hidden ones too which can be so painful and troubling:

• Failed relationships
• Lack of trust
• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Problems at work
• Impotency
• Intimacy issues
• Sexuality confusion
• Shame.

All of these symptoms and conditions are often treatable.

Often this is what a claim for compensation is about. Getting compensation for the pain, and everything that has gone with it. Sometimes for example a victims has been unable to work because of the symptoms and so maybe able to claim loss of earnings.

Get in touch and we will guide you through the process.

The victims we look after and represent if they are not entitled to Legal Aid are on “no win, no fee” agreements, and so please do not worry or be scared that you have to pay us for the advice because you will not have to.

Alan Collins
0800 0384 384
Specialist Abuse Solicitor.