Michael Shallcross was convicted of 19 sex offences against children
A man has been jailed for 15 years after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against young girls.
Michael Shallcross, 61, from Taylor Street, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced after the conclusion of two trials at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
He was convicted of offences including sexual assault, indecent assault and gross indecency against children. His victims were aged between six and 15.
In addition to the jail term, he will also spend five years on licence.
In September, Shallcross was convicted of 10 sexual offences against two girls under the age of 13.
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In April, he was convicted of nine offences against four girls who were aged between six and 15 at the time of the offences.
Sentencing had been deferred until the end of the second trial.
Police said Shallcross was first arrested in October 2013 after a report was received from one of the girl's parents.
Following the sentencing, Det Insp Lisa Cumberbatch, from Staffordshire Police, said: "Michael Shallcross is a serial offender who preyed on his young victims.
"But his crimes have now caught up with him and he is facing a lengthy prison term."
Shallcross was also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which remains valid until his death.
