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Six reprehensible family members have been apprehended following the appalling sexual abuse of two daughters.
The girls' father, grandfather, and two brothers were found guilty of numerous sexual offenses, including rape and serious sexual assault.
The family members were convicted at Hove Crown Court last month.
Their mother faced charges of child cruelty, while the victims' uncle was found guilty of obstructing justice.
During the proceedings at Hove Crown last month, the defendants, hailing from West Sussex, were found guilty on 39 out of 42 charges.
Their heinous acts only came to light after the eldest daughter courageously confided in a staff member at her school.
She disclosed that she had been raped and sexually assaulted by her father, 43, grandfather, 70, and her two brothers, aged 23 and 20.
The daughter also recounted horrific instances of child cruelty by her mother, 43.
Meanwhile, her younger sister reported being assaulted and neglected by their parents.
Sussex Police confirmed that the girls' father was convicted of rape, sexual assault, and sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13.
He was also found guilty of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and three counts of cruelty to a person under 16.
The eldest brother was convicted of four counts of raping a child under 13.
The younger brother was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child under 13.
Both brothers were also convicted of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Additional charges were brought against the grandfather, who was convicted of sexual assault of a child under 13.
He was also found guilty of sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13.
The mother was convicted of four counts of cruelty to a person under 16 and false imprisonment.
She, along with the girls' uncle, was found guilty of obstructing justice.
The courageous victims have been receiving support from specially trained officers following their traumatic experience.
Det Supt Andrew Harbour stated that addressing violence against women and girls is a “top priority” for the police force.
He added: “This has been a complex case that has had a profound impact on the two victims.”
“Our priority remains ensuring their welfare and safeguarding in this highly traumatic and distressing situation.”
“We have collaborated with partner agencies to ensure the ongoing safeguarding of the young victims.”
“We encourage all victims of rape and serious sexual offenses to report their experiences to us.”
“Our officers have been dedicated to achieving justice in this case, and we are pleased with the guilty verdicts returned by the jury.”
The courageous victims have been receiving support from specially trained officers following their traumatic experience.
