A South Hylton man has been found guilty of sexually abusing little boys.
Brian Eley 71, of Estuary Way, South Hylton, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault on a male under 16 and four counts of sexual assault.
He also coerced them into doing sex acts on him.
In an impact statement, one of the victims said: “Due to the assault I had suffered I can’t think for myself and I always question everything I do.
“I was left feeling scared and vulnerable due to the abuse. I have experienced low mood.”
Reading his statement out in court, another said: “Ever since this has happened to me I have changed.
“I lose my temper easily. This was because I’m struggling to deal with what has happened to me.”
Judge Sarah Mallet told Eley it was obvious that only immediate prison could be justified.
She sentenced him to 11 years and nine months behind bars.
He will also be made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and the Sex Offender’s register for life.