A lengthy prison term was given to a man found guilty of child sex abuse. The abuse occurred over three and a half years, starting when the victim was very young.

The man, who is 46 years old, received a 24-year sentence from Superior Court Judge Renee Reyna. Further information about the case is available from the San Mateo County authorities.

The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, following the man's conviction for the abuse, which began when the child was just 8 years old.