Benjamin Holmes 31

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A sex abuser has been locked up for 13 years after be preyed on a five-year-old girl. Benjamin Holmes, 31, was found with images on his phone after he was arrested by police.

The pictures depicted his abuse, a court heard. Holmes, of Ravensholme, Wolverhampton, was found guilty of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday, June 6.

Alongside his prison sentence, he was handed a sexual harm prevention order and restraining order to protect his victim.

Det Con Louise Sutton, of Worcester CID, praised the victim for having the courage to speak to police despite her young age. She said: "We are pleased to get this lengthy sentence on behalf of the young victim who showed enormous courage to speak to us about this devious predator.

"We take sexual offences of all kinds extremely seriously and it takes a lot of bravery for those affected by these appalling crimes to report such matters. We would always encourage people who are victims of these offences to approach police.

"We will always listen and offer all the support you need to get justice for you and to help you to rebuild your lives."