A man who indecently assaulted a young child in the 1970s has been jailed.

David Mark James, of Pond Row, Glamorgan, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison following a trial at Harrow Crown Court.

An investigation began in May 2013 when the victim reported the assault to police, explaining how he was assaulted by James at an address in Brent, north London when he was just five.

The 66-year-old denied the allegations but was found guilty of one count of indecent assault and sentenced on Thursday, February 12 following a four-day trial.

He was acquitted of two further offences relating to the same victim.

Detective Constable Luke Williams of the Metropolitan Police's sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command said: "James sexually abused the victim and betrayed the trust placed in him by so many. I commend the bravery of the victim for showing great courage in coming forward and giving evidence.

"I believe James may have abused other children and appeal to those people to come forward. The Metropolitan Police Service will do everything within our power to keep the children of London safe from those intent on doing harm.

"James will remain subject to a sexual offences prevention order for life to protect children upon his release."