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A 36-year-old man has been handed a 27-year extended sentence after being found guilty of a horrific campaign of sexual abuse against a child.

Jack Moore was reported to Northamptonshire Police on January 2, 2023, after a girl bravely disclosed the abuse that she had suffered at the hands of Moore over a two-year period.

Investigations by officers from the Force’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit saw the girl reveal that Moore had repeatedly raped her as well as engaged in sexual activity with her and forced her to watch pornography.

Moore went on to be charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of rape a girl under 13, two counts of assault a girl under 13 by touching, one count of attempted rape, assault a girl under 13 by penetration and causing a child to watch/look an image of sexual activity.

He went to trial at Northampton Crown Court in early May this year before the jury returned guilty verdicts on all 10 counts on May 11.

Moore, formerly of Johnswell Way in Moulton, returned to the same court on Friday, October 9, where he was handed an extended sentence.

Used for offenders convicted of specific offences who are deemed to be extremely dangerous, Moore’s extended sentence consists of 22 years’ imprisonment with an extension period of five years on licence.

In addition, Moore was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order designed to prevent him from reoffending once released. He was also ordered to pay a £181 victim surcharge.

Following the hearing, lead investigator Detective Constable Nicky Webb, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said:

“Jack Moore targeted this girl for his own selfish, sexual gratification and I am pleased that he now must face the consequences of his predatory behaviour.

“Nothing will ever make the girl forget what Moore did to her, however for someone so young, she should be proud of the incredible bravery she has shown.

“This has been a lengthy and challenging investigation, but I hope she knows that because of her resilience and courage, Moore cannot do this to anyone else, and she has helped put a dangerous sexual predator behind bars.

“I also hope this case shows how seriously we investigate crimes of this nature. Our team will always strive to secure justice for anyone who finds the courage to come forward to us – please know that we will listen to you, believe you and support you every step of the way.”

Detective Inspector Julie Allington of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit added:

“This has been a challenging and complex investigation spanning several years, requiring significant persistence, professionalism, and dedication throughout.

“This has been very much a team effort involving various departments across the Force led by DC Nicky Webb and Police Staff Investigator Lucy Fraser-Allen, who both demonstrated outstanding resilience, commitment and determination in seeing the case through to its conclusion to achieve the best possible outcome for the girl.”