David Budd, a convicted paedophile and ice cream seller, died in prison at the age of 77 due to lung cancer, shortly after his diagnosis.
An ombudsman report revealed that David Budd was jailed for over eight years after previously grooming and attacking four young girls in Newham, with crimes dating back to the 1970s.
Budd's victims, who came forward decades after the abuse, led to his conviction in 2018 where he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of indecent assault.
Despite his criminal actions, Budd's death was officially ruled as natural causes following an inquest that acknowledged his rapid health decline from cancer.
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