'I feel numb to life': Boy describes impact of being abused by Timothy Schofield

A victim personal statement from the boy was read by prosecution barrister Robin Shellard

Timothy Schofield, the brother of TV presenter Phillip Schofield, appearing in the dock at Bristol Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

The boy abused by Timothy Schofield, the brother of TV star Phillip Schofield, detailed the impact of what happened in a statement to Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Timothy Schofield was jailed for 12 years at the court after being convicted of 11 child sex offences during a trial at Exeter Crown Court in April.