Former chart-topping star is jailed for sexually abusing boy, 12, after using chilling ‘motto’ to groom him

A FORMER chart-topping bassist has been jailed for abusing a 12-year-old boy after using his fame to take advantage of the “star” victim.

John Chambers, who played in the ’80s band Paper Lace, treated the young man to Chinese takeout and drinks.

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John Chambers abused the boy Credit: BPM

He then used a chilling “motto” to explain his torturous actions, telling the boy: “This is good, clean fun.”

The 73-year-old has now been jailed for ten-and-a-half years after admitting eight charges of indecent assault.

Nottingham Crown Court heard how the victim “lay like a brick” as the abuse took place.

In a harrowing victim impact statement, the boy added: “I couldn’t escape my thoughts and my own mind.”

Chambers groomed the “star” victim, giving him treats he wouldn’t get at home.

The bassist, who joined the band in 1983, also abused the boy along with Paper Lace’s roadie and boyfriend Andrew Polkey.

He took the victim to Polkey’s apartment where they gave him cannabis and forced him to have sick sex.

The passenger also abused another victim, another 12-year-old boy, who said he felt “voiceless” and could not speak after the ordeal.

Chambers was previously convicted of possessing indecent images of children in 2005.

He will remain on a sexual assault prevention order and on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Polkey, 56, admitted 17 charges of indecent assault and was jailed for 13 years.

A third defendant, Matthew Mardell, 46, pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault on one of the same boys as Polkey, but was given a suspended sentence.

Paper Lace had three hits – The Black Eyed Boys, Billy Don’t Be a Hero and The Night Chicago Died.

Chambers joined the band in 1983, almost a decade after the original members of the Nottingham-based group enjoyed the success of No.

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Andrew Polkey also sexually assaulted a young man Credit: BPM

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Matthew Mardell avoided jail when he was sentenced today Credit: BPM

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Chambers was a member of Paper Lace, pictured here in 1974 before joining the group Credit: Wikipedia

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