Newly-released victim impact statements have revealed the devastating and long-lasting consequences suffered by two women abused by convicted Herefordshire child sex offender and paedophile David McKimmie.
The experiences of the victims were outlined in court before the sentencing of McKimmie, 62, of Hope under Dinmore, who was jailed for 14 years after being convicted of 13 child sexual abuse offences against two victims.
The victim impact statements heard by the court shed new light on the severe psychological harm caused by McKimmie's offending. The two victims fought back tears as they told the court about their trauma.
"I wasn't able to take in what was around me," said one victim, describing years of separation anxiety, frequent nightmares and ongoing mental health difficulties.
She said she had since been prescribed medication for anxiety and told the court: "It's taken away my innocence and my childhood."
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The woman also revealed she was out of work because she struggled to be around men who reminded her of McKimmie.
"I'm not comfortable in my own body anymore," she said.
A second victim described living in fear following the abuse.
She told the court she was frightened to go outside in case she encountered McKimmie and feared being left home alone.
"I'd have nightmares that he would come to the house," she said.
"He put a fear in me of all men."
The victim also spoke of concerns that people would somehow be able to tell she had been abused.
Addressing the impact of the offences during sentencing, Judge Jackson said: "No child should be having to go in and out of hospital thanks to a severe mental health crisis."
The judge also criticised McKimmie's conduct throughout the legal process, saying he had not shown "a scintilla of remorse".
Although the court heard McKimmie had no previous convictions, had not offended before the age of 50 and had served eight years in the army, Judge Jackson rejected mitigation because of the seriousness of the offences.
As previously reported, McKimmie was convicted following two separate trials. In November 2025, he was found guilty of 11 offences relating to one victim, before being convicted of a further two offences involving a second victim in September this year.
He was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of seven counts of assaulting a female child under 13 by touching, four counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, one count of causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and one count of sexual activity with a female child.
During sentencing, Judge Jackson said McKimmie's crimes had caused "serious psychological harm" to his victims.
In addition to his prison term, McKimmie was made subject to a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to pay £6,000 in court costs.
West Mercia Police continues to encourage anyone affected by child sexual abuse, sexual offences or child sexual exploitation to seek support and report concerns. Information can be provided directly to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
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