The Met Police have urged victims of sexual abuse to come forward after son of Kingston childminder was jailed for sexually assaulting a five-year-old.

Jonathan Hayter, 32, was sentenced to prison for four years and eight months for sexually assaulting a child under his mother's care, at Kingston Crown Court on 18 August.

Detective Constable Saunders, the investigating officer of the case, said:"Hayter is a dangerous predator, who sexually abused and terrorised the young innocent victim under his mother's care.

"I would like to praise the victim for her bravery in helping us put Hayter before the courts, and I hope this sentence will give her some measure of closure.

"I urge anyone who has suffered at the hands Hayter to come forward and contact your local police. We take all allegations of this type extremely seriously. And we ensure that victims are supported throughout the whole process."

The historic cases of sexual assault against a child over a two-year period, the first offence was in 2007, when Hayter was 16 and the child was 5.

If you would like to report any offences, please call 101, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also report abuse and get support from the NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk.