A pensioner who was told he might die in prison after he was jailed for a string of horrific sex offences failed in a bid to have his sentence cut.David Atkins, 77, from Devon, abused an 11-year-old girl after befriending her while living in Leicester more than 40 years ago.He claimed the allegations were made up, but was convicted of four indecent assaults and another serious sex attack.He was jailed for 11 years at Leicester Crown Court in April last year after the brave victim came forward in...
