Senior Associate, Danielle Vincent, is representing a client who was sexually assaulted as a child by Vicar David Beater whilst attending St Botolphs and St Marks Northfleet, a Church of England Church in Gravesend.
It is understood that Beater abused his position during the 1980’s before moving around to other parishes.
Beater has pleaded guilty to a number of offences against my client. He is due to be sentenced shortly.
The culture at the time of the abuse was not to speak out about child abuse. I frequently see survivors who are only able to speak out about the abuse they suffered years after it took place, especially when there has been a period of grooming from a person in a position of trust. I am therefore seeking evidence in support of my client’s case.
We want to reassure all those who contact us that we will deal with this in a sensitive and confidential matter.
