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The victim of a brutal attack by a predator colleague has been praised after he was jailed.
 
The woman courageously fought off Marcus Jones who followed her into the staff toilet at her workplace on Boxing Day last year and attacked her.
 
Despite Jones trying to strangle her, the victim managed to escape the toilet and raise the alarm.
 
Officers blue-lighted to the scene and arrested Jones who had made off from the shop, texting his girlfriend to say he’d lay in wait for the victim.
 
And despite giving a no comment interview, the 22-year-old was charged with false imprisonment, intentional strangulation, attempted sexual assault and assault by beating.
 
Jones, of Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, was due to go to trial after pleading not guilty to some of the charges but changed his pleas at Durham Crown Court and was sentenced to 45 months in prison on Friday (June 19). It was his first offence.
 
DC Hodgson, of South CID, said:

“The victim showed remarkable courage, quick thinking, and determination during an extremely distressing ordeal.
 
“Without her actions, the outcome could have been far more serious and her continued bravery in supporting the investigation has been instrumental in bringing Jones to justice.
 
“We remain committed to protecting the public from predators and pursuing those responsible for violence against women and girls so we hope this case helps victims feel reassured that any reports are taken seriously and will be treated with the utmost sensitivity.”
 
DC Hodgson added:

“Despite Jones being previously unknown to police, his behaviour posed a very serious risk to public safety so we are glad to see him behind bars and hope this gives the victim some comfort so she can start to rebuild her life.”

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A predator who posed as a taxi driver and picked up a vulnerable woman in Newcastle has been jailed – with help from dedicated officers intervening.

On Saturday, December 20, last year, a woman in her 20s had been enjoying a night out with friends in the Groat Market area of the city centre.

At around 2.20am the following day, she decided to book a taxi to head home but soon became separated from her friend when leaving the venue.

While looking for her driver outside, the woman was approached by a man she did not know, who spoke to her before picking her up from the floor and putting his arm around her.

The man – now known to be Kuldip Chahal – repeatedly directed and physically guided the woman through crowded streets for around ten minutes towards his white Volkswagen Golf parked on Fenkle Street.

The woman, who was alone at the time and intoxicated, was dragged and forced by the offender into his front passenger seat after being told he was taking her home.

However, Chahal was unaware he was already being observed as part of Operation Salus, which sees plain clothes and uniformed officers on duty to identify vulnerability in the night-time economy.

Working alongside officers monitoring city centre CCTV cameras in real time, the team on the ground swiftly stopped the vehicle before it could drive away.

The woman was immediately safeguarded after it was found she did not know Chahal by name, with quick-thinking officers arresting him on suspicion of kidnap.

Further enquiries by the investigating officer, working alongside neighbourhood policing colleagues, quickly established that Chahal was not a licensed taxi driver and had approached a number of other women in the city centre before targeting the victim-survivor.

The now 51-year-old, of Plessey Road, Blyth, was also captured on a trawl of CCTV footage physically picking up the victim from the ground, with the evidence gathered leading to him being charged with kidnap later that day.

Despite denying the offence, he was found guilty following a one-week trial at Newcastle Crown Court in May and remanded into custody.

Today (Thursday) he appeared before the same court where a judge handed him a seven-year prison term. He will also serve an extended licence period of three years.

Chahal was also made subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

During the hearing, an impact statement was shared from the woman Chahal targeted, who said her “confidence, independence and sense of safety” had been significantly affected.

She said:

“Before this happened, I was a confident and sociable young woman who enjoyed spending time with my friends.

“I never imagined that something so frightening could happen to me whilst simply spending time with friends. What happened that night has changed me.”

She added:

“Since that night, I have struggled to feel safe in situations that I previously would not have thought twice about.

“The thing I struggle with most is knowing that I was vulnerable and that somebody chose to take advantage of that vulnerability.

“I was a young woman trying to get home after a night out with friends.

“Instead, I became the target of a man more than twice my age who saw my vulnerability and chose to exploit it.

“I was not seen as a person. I was seen as an opportunity.

“That is something I find incredibly difficult to come to terms with.”

The victim-survivor also spoke of her pain after missing milestones and celebrations with loved ones, as well as being unable to attend a close friend’s funeral during the criminal proceedings and instead being “forced to relive one of the worst experiences” of her life.

The woman, who suffers with anxiety and stress in the aftermath, said:

“What hurts most is that I no longer feel like the same person I was before this happened.

“I feel angry that somebody else’s choices have changed so much for me. I feel angry that I lost confidence in myself.

“I feel angry that I missed important moments with my friends because of the anxiety this has caused me. I feel angry that I now think twice about doing things that used to make me happy.”

Detective Constable Courtney Cran, who led the investigation in Newcastle’s CID, said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the victim-survivor, who has shown immense bravery, resilience, and composure throughout the full investigation and the lengthy criminal proceedings that followed.

“Chahal is a predatory individual who deliberately targeted a lone, vulnerable young woman who was simply trying to get home safely after a night out with friends.

“He showed absolutely no regard for her welfare or the devastating impact his actions would have, repeatedly denying any wrongdoing and forcing her to relive her trauma during the trial.

“Working alongside neighbourhood policing colleagues and key partners, I was quickly able to unravel Chahal’s web of lies and present clear evidence of his intentions that evening.”

Detective Constable Cran added:

“Operation Salus exists to identify vulnerability, with officers on hand to intervene in any situations which appeared concerning or unsafe in the city centre.

“Thanks to the vigilance of officers that evening, who saw something was not quite right, they were quickly able to intervene and bring Chahal to a stop.

“The woman was safeguarded within minutes, after it became clear she had no idea who this man was and had been tricked and forced into his vehicle.

“This has been a terrifying ordeal for her, and while incidents of this nature remain rare, this case demonstrates exactly why proactive operations such as Operation Salus are so important. We regularly deploy tactics to identify anyone who is vulnerable, especially after a night out.

“While no result will ever take away the sheer impact of Chahal’s offending, I hope today’s outcome provides the victim-survivor with some sense of justice and allows her to begin moving forward now that he is set to spend a lengthy spell behind bars.

“As a Force, we’ll continue to take a proactive approach to keep people safe in our cities and towns, working together with partner agencies to crack down on suspicious activity such as fake and unlicensed taxi drivers.”

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A 25-year-old man from Lymington has been jailed for 24 years for child sex offences against two children, including the rape of a girl aged under 13.

Jimmy Fisher, of Efford way, Lymington, who pleaded guilty to the charges against him at Southampton Crown Court on Friday 15 May, was sentenced at the same court on Monday (6 July).

The offences took place between 2020 and 2025. As well as the time Fisher will now serve in prison, Fisher also been given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Additionally, he was handed a deprivation order for the devices seized from him and has been barred from ever working with children and vulnerable adults.

Fisher will only become eligible for a release on a six-year licence after serving 18 years in prison.

In addition to the above offence, Fisher was also sentenced for rape, attempted rape, sexual activity with a child and taking, making and possessing indecent photographs of a child.

PC Rhiannon Winstanley, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said:

“I would like to place on record my praise and admiration for the young victims in this case and the courage and determination they have shown throughout.

“While I know this result alone will never erase the memories of what happened to them, I truly hope it allows them, and their families, to move forward with their lives, safe in the knowledge that Fisher is now being punished for his crimes and can no longer harm any other innocent child.

“These were unimaginable crimes, but thanks to the bravery of the victims and their determination to see justice served, all children are now that much safer with him locked away.”

Directly addressing other victims of sex offences, PC Winstanley, said:

“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.

“This case should also be a very clear message to other offenders out there that we will always work tirelessly to ensure you are brought to justice for your crimes, no matter when they took place.”

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Keith Stobbart Jailed for Breaching SHPO by Failing to Report New Tablet.

Keith Stobbart, 68, has been sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) after buying a black Samsung tablet without notifying police.

Stobbart, who has seven convictions for 21 offences, is currently at HMP Holme House in Stockton. He was jailed for six years in 2008 for historic sexual offences and has previously breached SHPOs in 2015 and 2022. In 2022 he received a community order after sending a graphic sexual comment to a 14-year-old on TikTok. In 2024 he was jailed for 32 months for accessing indecent images of children and sexual communications with a child.

At Teesside Crown Court, prosecutor Imogen Eastham-Brown said an offender manager visited Stobbart on 6 June and asked him to produce all electronic devices. He handed over the tablet and claimed he had bought it on 1 June “to watch TV” while sleeping rough in his car. Examination of the device revealed search history from 23 and 29 May.

Stobbart told officers he had possessed the tablet for a couple of weeks but “hadn’t had time to do it” and found it “difficult to remember the prohibition.” He said he was “terribly sorry” and claimed he was recovering from cancer. No unlawful material was found on the tablet.

Judge Nathan Adams rejected the explanation, describing the breach as “deliberate” and stating he did not accept it as a reasonable excuse. Stobbart was already in custody on licence when sentenced.

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A child sex offender who taught at a boarding prep school in Canterbury has been convicted of non-recent crimes involving two young victims.

Dennis Fletcher, formerly of Magdalen Court in Broadstairs, pleaded guilty to the indecent assault of a boy at Junior King’s School between 1978 and 1982.

Fletcher, who was a resident boarding master, was convicted of a further indecent assault against a second boy at the same school during the same period, following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court.

Investigation

Specialist detectives from Kent Police launched an investigation after Fletcher’s offences were reported to them in 2020. A further victim was identified in 2022.

Extensive enquiries were completed, which involved gathering and processing complex evidence and multiple interviews with Fletcher under caution.

A case file was presented to the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2025 and Fletcher was later charged.

He admitted to one charge but pleaded not guilty to the second offence, for which a jury then found him guilty in a unanimous verdict.

Jailed

On Friday 3 July 2026, Fletcher was sentenced at the same court to 11 years and 9 months’ imprisonment.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sarah Cullingham, said:

‘Fletcher abused his position of authority in the most appalling way imaginable, carrying out repulsive crimes against children for whom he should have provided nurture and care.

‘Thanks to the courage of the two victims, he is now rightly behind bars where he belongs.

‘This case highlights that it is never too late for victims of sexual abuse to come forward to us. We understand how difficult it can be to speak about crimes that took place many years ago, but we will treat every report seriously and sensitively.

‘We will listen to victims, support them throughout the investigative process and do everything in our power to build a case that brings offenders to justice, regardless of how much time has passed. Specialist services are available to help victims process what has happened to them, to provide practical and emotional assistance, and they will not have to face the journey alone.’

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Owen Wilson Sentenced for Raping Child Met in South Shields Park

Owen Wilson, now 18, wept in court as he was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday for raping a child he met in a South Shields park.

Wilson was 15 on 19 August 2023 when he was drinking with friends in the park and was introduced to the victim. As the afternoon progressed she was left alone with him and he raped her. The following day the victim told a friend, who informed a family member. Police were contacted and Wilson initially gave a “no comment” interview before pleading guilty to rape.

Judge Penny Moreland sentenced Wilson, of Grace Court, South Shields, who has no previous convictions, to a two-year suspended sentence. He must complete 250 hours of unpaid work and 40 days of rehabilitation activity. He also received a 10-year restraining order and was placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

Judge Moreland said she had to impose the sentence that would likely have been given at the time of the offence, when Wilson was 15.

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A man who exposed himself and masturbated next to a woman with a pram at a railway station in West Yorkshire has been jailed, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Michael Wainwright, 74, and of Ashenhurst Road in Calderdale, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday 25 June to eight months' imprisonment and handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He had previously pleaded guilty on Thursday 30 April at Bradford Magistrates' Court to Exposure.

The court heard how on Sunday 22 February at around midday, a woman approached a member of staff at Hebden Bridge railway station to report that a man, Wainwright, was masturbating on the platform next to a woman with a pram.

The member of staff looked at the live CCTV feed and couldn't see anything, so went out onto the platform to look into the incident.

He then went onto the platform and saw Wainwright had exposed himself and was masturbating, so he immediately contacted police.

BTP officers attended the station and Wainwright was arrested and taken into custody.

In his police interview, Wainwright admitted the crime and stated that he knew what he was doing was wrong, but couldn't explain why he had done it.

BTP Detective Constable David Bentley said:

"Wainwright's actions were nothing short of horrific. He later admitted to police in interview that he could have stopped himself from acting in the vile manner that he did, but he chose to do so anyway.

"There is absolutely no place on the railway for sexual offending, and we’re committed to securing justice for victims and ensuring offenders like Wainwright have their day in court.

“Anyone who witnesses a sexual offence on the railway is urged to report it to us immediately by texting 61016. No report is too small or too trivial, and we’ll always take action.”

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Former Isle of Wight Police Officer Jailed for 10 Years Over Historic Child Sex Offences.

David Phillip Nutton, 60, of St Stephen in St Austell, has been sentenced to 10 years’ immediate imprisonment for historic child sex offences.

Nutton, a former Hampshire Constabulary police constable, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday for sentencing. He had denied seven counts of indecent assault on a child under 14 but was found guilty by a jury following a trial that concluded on 20 May. He was remanded in custody after the verdicts.

The offences took place on the Isle of Wight between 16 December 1988 and 31 December 2001 and involved two victims, one of whom was as young as eight at the time.

Judge David Melville imposed seven custodial sentences, the longest being seven years, with most to run concurrently, resulting in a total of 10 years’ immediate imprisonment.

Nutton joined Hampshire Constabulary in 1998. In 2004 he was jailed for 18 months for indecently assaulting a boy. He had also admitted using police systems, including the Police National Computer, to tip off a paedophile associate about whether he was under investigation. It is understood he was based in Ryde when the allegations came to light.

During sentencing, the judge told Nutton he had “debased your badge” and “brought shame on your force, created a scandal on the Isle of Wight.”

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A man has been given a 14-year sentence for attempting to rape a teenager. 

Florin Panainte (pictured) attacked the girl at an address in Morecambe in October last year.

She told family members what had happened and Panainte was arrested the same day in Morecambe.

Panainte, 38, of no fixed address, was found guilty by a jury after a trial at Preston Crown Court of attempted rape.

Returning to the dock for sentence on 26th June, he was given a 14-year sentence comprising of nine years imprisonment and a five-year extended licence period.

He was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years and a 20-year restraining order.

Detective Constable Sam Ripley of the Child Protection Team at Lancaster CID, said:

“This was an abhorrent sexual offence committed against a teenage girl.

“He tried to rape her and only the girl’s bravery stopped the attack.

“I welcome the prison sentence and extended licence which the judge imposed on Florin Panainte.

“If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, please report it. You will be supported and we will investigate thoroughly to bring the offender to justice.

“Violence against women and girls will not be tolerated by Lancashire Police.”

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A man has been jailed after he was convicted of rape in Slough.

Travis Moore, aged 37, of Great West Road, Hounslow, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Monday (6/7) to 12 years and nine months’ imprisonment. He will serve nine years and nine months in custody, with the remainder to be served on licence.

Moore was convicted by a unanimous jury verdict following a five-day trial at Reading Crown Court on 5 May this year of one count of rape.

The conviction relates to an offence that took place between 11.30pm on 1 November 2025 and 1am on 2 November 2025 in Baylis Park, Slough.

On that date, Thames Valley Police received a report from a teenage girl that she had been raped in the park by an unknown man.

Officers attended immediately and located Moore nearby. He was arrested on 2 November 2025, charged the following day and remanded into custody.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Laura Bevan, of East Berkshire CID, said:

“Firstly, I would like to pay tribute to the victim in this case. Throughout the investigation and court process she showed immense courage, dignity and patience. Coming forward to report such a traumatic offence and then supporting a criminal investigation and trial takes considerable strength.

“Thanks to her bravery, a dangerous offender has been brought to justice and can no longer pose a risk to other women and girls.

“Violence against women and girls remains a priority for Thames Valley Police. We are committed to tackling these offences, supporting victims and pursuing offenders relentlessly.

“I hope this sentence reassures victims that they will be listened to, treated with respect and supported throughout the criminal justice process. We will always seek to bring to justice those who commit offences of this nature.”

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A sex offender from East Malling who drove at speeds of 85mph in country lanes to evade arrest has been jailed again.

Jordan McGrath-Coulstock was jailed for more than 2 years, less than 6 months after being released from prison.

On 11 April 2026, patrols in Cuxton spotted a vehicle without tax or a valid MOT. Further checks showed it was registered to McGrath-Coulstock who was disqualified from driving and was also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but it sped off. With the assistance of the National Police Air Service, it was pursued towards Luddesdown village with McGrath-Coulstock reaching speeds of more than 80mph on the narrow country roads.

After less than 5 minutes, he'd crashed his car and attempted to flee on foot, discarding a phone in the process.

Officers were close behind and arrested him whilst recovering the phone. McGrath-Coulstock’s had breached the conditions of his SHPO by possessing it.

The 26 year old, of Carnation Crescent in East Malling was later charged with dangerous driving, 2 counts of failing to comply with the sex offenders register requirements and 2 counts of breaching a SHPO.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Friday 26 June at Maidstone Crown Court to 2 years and 2 months' imprisonment.

Police staff investigator Natalie Armstrong said:

'We regularly monitor sex offenders to ensure they comply with any conditions on their conduct that are imposed by the court. McGrath-Coulstock was only released from prison in February and less than 6 months later he is back behind bars.

'He showed a complete disregard for the restrictions that allowed him to live in the community and was arrogant enough to believe he could get away with it. 'When spotted by a patrol he endangered other road users and seemed more concerned about his vape than the potential consequences of his driving. It is only right he is back in jail and he will receive additional scrutiny when he is eventually released.’

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A 76-year-old man has been sentenced following an investigation into a number of sexual abuse reports against two victims from over 40 years ago.

Kenneth Goodman (18/11/1949) of Greendale Drive, Radcliffe, was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 years and three counts of gross indecency with a girl under the age of 14 after two brave women came forward and disclosed to police the abuse they endured at the hands of Goodman. He will serve six years in prison and he will be placed on the sex offender's register for life.

Both victims were in their early teenage years at the time of the abuse and knew Goodman in a professional capacity.

The first survivor (Woman A) approached our officers in 2018 to report the abuse Goodman subjected her to. This investigation then led us to identifying a second survivor (Woman B), who confirmed she had been in a sexual relationship with Goodman as a teenager.

Woman A was subjected to abuse on numerous occasions when she was around Goodman, and he made inappropriate comments to her and coerced her into sexual activity when they were alone together.

Woman B was groomed over a period of around three years by Goodman, who manipulated her at the age of 12 into being in a relationship with him and engaging in sexual activity. Goodman told the victim that as she had turned 13, they could "go further with their intimacy". This abuse continued until around the time the victim turned 15.

Following his arrest in 2019, Goodman denied the offences, but a jury found him guilty at a trial in March earlier this year.

Both women shared a statement at court following sentencing:

Woman A: "I have waited a very long time for this day. The sexual abuse you exposed me to will stay with me for the rest of my life. This is both the recollections of the acts and the subsequent impact they have taken on me.

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You took away so much. I have lived with this every day, whilst presuming, rightly or wrongly, that you were enjoying your life. Free from the consequences of the sexual acts you committed on a child.

"The sentence determined by the court today, will hopefully, finally, give me some kind of justice and closure."

Woman B: "When you took my innocence, you took my spark. The spark that’s in all children which, when properly nurtured, becomes a light that leads them through life, enabling them to find love and to be loved.

"Enabling them to experience pure, unadulterated happiness. I have never experienced any of those things. But I’m here now taking back my spark, hoping it’s not too late for me to discover how to be truly happy.

Detective Sergeant Jonathan McGregor from our Serious Crime Division said: "This has been an ongoing investigation and the victims have shown incredible strength and patience throughout the process.

"I would firstly like to express my gratitude to them, as their support during this investigation has led to the conviction and sentencing of Goodman.

"This was an awful case about abuse of power. Goodman took advantage of these women from such a young age, and they have carried this with them since.

"I hope this sentence can now provide them with a sense of comfort and reassurance that no matter how long it has been, we will always take reports of this nature seriously, and we will do everything we can to ensure perpetrators see justice.

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A man has now been jailed after he went on the run after being found guilty of sexual offences against four child victims.

Jason Spence, aged 38, of Roker Lane, Pudsey, was found guilty following a trial at Leeds Crown Court of multiple crimes, including four rape offences and five offences of assault by touching. All the victims were under 13 at the time of the offences.

He was also found guilty of offences related to making indecent images of children and possessing prohibited images of children.

He was released by the court on 2 April on conditional bail ahead of sentencing, but a warrant was then issued for his arrest after he failed to attend court on 16 April.

Spence was on the run for 33 days before being arrested in Ireland and returned to the UK.

He was sentenced today (Wednesday 8 July) and was given a 32 year extended sentence, consisting of 24 years custodial sentence and eight years on licence.

Detective Constable Gemma Varley, of Leeds District Safeguarding, said:

“What these children have endured at such a young age is unimaginable.  

“This was a complex investigation that required extremely sensitive handling, balancing the need to gain evidence to ensure Spence was convicted with being careful and considerate of the trauma that these young victims had already been exposed to.

"The officer who led on this investigation, Nicki Vincent, has since retired but returned to give evidence during the trial, helping to ensure Spence has been held accountable for his actions."

Detective Constable Susan Abbott, who was also involved in the safeguarding investigation and then led the subsequent manhunt, said:

"Spence has tried to evade justice by leaving the country before he could be sentenced, causing further distress to his victims and their family members.

"We were determined to find him and worked closely with An Garda Síochána to ensure he was arrested and brought back to the UK to be sentenced.

"Spence is clearly a dangerous man who has preyed on multiple children. I hope that knowing he is now in prison helps those who have been involved in this awful case as they continue to try and rebuild their lives.” 

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A man has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of rape following a Thames Valley Police investigation.

Emmanuel Jeche, aged 28, formerly of Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, was sentenced at Amersham Crown Court on Thursday (2/7) after being found guilty by a jury of one count of rape.

The conviction followed an eight-day trial at Amersham Crown Court. On 14 May 2026, the jury unanimously found Jeche guilty.

The offence took place in Wolverton, Milton Keynes, during the early hours of 12 June 2021.

The victim reported the offence to police on 13 June 2021 and an investigation was launched. Jeche was arrested on 14 June 2021.

During the investigation, Jeche admitted that sexual intercourse had taken place but claimed it was consensual. He was subsequently charged and convicted by a jury.

Investigating officer Police Staff Investigator David Brandon, of Milton Keynes CID, said:

“No sentence can ever compensate a victim for the trauma caused by a rape offence and the long-term effects such crimes can have.

“However, I hope this sentence provides the victim with a sense of closure and allows her to continue rebuilding her life following this awful experience.

“I would like to commend the courage and determination shown by the victim throughout the investigation and court process.

“Rape and other sexual offences can have a devastating impact on victims. We will continue to investigate these offences thoroughly, support victims and pursue those responsible through the courts.”

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A rapist who was convicted of a series of offences including rape, sexual touching, and inciting a girl into sexual activity has been jailed for 22 years at Swansea Crown Court.

Damien Jones, aged 40, of Llanelli, was imprisoned on Monday (6/7) after a jury found him guilty of the following counts on Wednesday 6th May this year:

• Four counts of rape of girl under 13
• Two counts of sexual touching of a girl under 13
• Three counts of sexual assault with penetration of girl under 13
• Four counts of inciting a girl under 13 into sexual activity without penetration
• Three counts of inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 into sexual activity with penetration
• The offences took place between 2013 and 2021 and relate to one victim, a girl aged under 15 at the time.

In addition to the jail sentence, Jones was made subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and an indefinite restraining order against the victim.

DC Leanne Morris of South Powys CID, said:

“I would like to take this opportunity to first and foremost commend the bravery shown by the victim in this case. They have shown incredible courage to provide their account to us, as well as appearing in court to give evidence during this trial. We are incredibly grateful for their strength and fortitude in ensuring that Jones has been brought before the courts and ultimately sentenced.

“Jones is clearly an incredibly dangerous individual, and today’s sentence reflects the nature of his depraved crimes. Thankfully he is now no longer a danger to the public. The investigation team in this case have shown excellent professionalism and hard work in obtaining this result.”