A man from Market Harborough has been jailed for 15 years after admitting 23 charges relating to child abuse and indecent images, including video footage of him abusing his daughter.
The offences came to light after a raid on his home last October. Police seized more than 1,600 indecent images and videos, including 1,100 in the most severe category.
Detectives identified his daughter, now in her 20s, from the footage. She said he abused her between the ages of seven and 11 but she had never told anyone. A friend of hers was also identified, but a third victim remains unknown.
Detective Constable Glen Reid said officers uncovered a video recording of abuse on young girls, including the defendant's daughter. He noted the daughter was abused for four years, and friends who visited were also subjected to abuse.
Reid added that it had been an extremely difficult year for the victim and her family, with many hidden memories coming to the surface.
