Antony Busfield Want Stoke-on-Trent news emailed to you direct from our journalists? Sign up to our newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A paedophile who sexually assaulted young boys has died in prison - less than 12 months into his 17-year sentence. The 84-year-old retired architect admitted he committed the offences after becoming lonely following the death of his wife.