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A man from Hampshire has been sentenced for attempted false imprisonment, trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, and actual bodily harm in Sussex and for child sex abuse in Hampshire.

Christopher Buxey, 43, broke into the home of a family known to him in Rogate in the early hours of Thursday 4 June.

Inside the home, a 13-year-old girl awoke to find a man in her bedroom, standing over her bed wearing all black clothing, balaclava to cover his face, and black latex gloves.

He was also holding pre-looped cable ties and had a further ten prepared ties attached to a carabiner on his belt.

Her parents were alerted to Buxey’s intrusion by the girl’s screams.

After rushing to her bedroom to find their daughter lying in bed kicking at the unidentified intruder, they immediately called the police.

Buxey attempted to escape the address assaulting the girl’s parents in the process, however they detained him until officers arrived shortly after, during this time he identified himself to the family.

Officers swiftly arrested Buxey and held him in police custody.

During a search of the address, it was identified that Buxey had forced open a downstairs door to enter the home.

Officers seized roll of duct tape, a torch which Buxey had left on the floor by the girl’s bed, and a multitool with a hammer left on her pillow.

A rucksack belonging to Buxey was also found in the room containing similar items.

Buxey was later charged with attempted kidnap (common law), knowingly or recklessly trespassing on a premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, and actual bodily harm.

On 6 July, Buxey appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court and pleaded guilty to trespassing on a premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, and actual bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnap but instead admitted a charge of attempted false imprisonment, which was accepted by the court.

During the hearing, Buxey also pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by penetration, two counts of taking indecent photographs of a child, and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child in connection with a separate investigation in Hampshire.

He was remanded into custody an appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 15 October.

Christopher Buxey, 43, of Privett Place, Gosport was jailed for 18 years with a further five years on licence for a total sentence of 23 years.

Detective Superintendent Colin Garman said:

“Buxey perpetrated immensely distressing ordeals on the victims and their families.

“I’d like to thank all of the officers across both Sussex Police and Hampshire Police who have worked diligently and ceaselessly supporting the victims and their families, and carrying out complex investigations which ultimately held Buxey accountable for his crimes.

“I am pleased to see today’s sentencing reflect the severity of the offences committed, however the likely lasting impact on these children and their families due to the trauma inflicted by Buxey cannot be understated.”

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Sex offender jailed after falsely claiming hotel address and hiding in attic of home with child

A 28-year-old registered sex offender has been jailed for 20 months after giving police a false address and later being found hiding in the attic of a house where a young child lived.

Adam Powell, of Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, admitted three counts of failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements at Caernarfon Crown Court. He had been subject to indefinite notification requirements since 2014 and had previously been registered in Edinburgh.

On 23 March this year, Powell attended Caernarfon Police Station and told officers he was living at the Travelodge in Caernarfon. Police made several unsuccessful attempts to contact him there in May and June. On 23 July, officers showed a photograph of Powell to the hotel manager, who said he did not recognise him and that Powell had never stayed at the hotel.

Further inquiries led police to a woman’s home on 21 September. The woman had a young child. Officers found Powell “hiding under insulation in the attic space” and arrested him.

Prosecuting, Elen Owen outlined the breaches. Defending, Sarah Yates said her client feels “rather ashamed” of his past and “hid away.” She added: “If he carries on doing this the sentences will ultimately get longer. He wants to try to start afresh.” Yates said Powell is due to start two courses in prison next week.

His Honour Timothy Petts, sentencing, noted that Powell had been hiding in the attic of a house where a child lived and said: “Clearly the risk here was very significant.”

The judge imposed 20 months’ imprisonment, with two identical concurrent terms for the other offences, and reminded Powell that he remains subject to the sex offender notification requirements.

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Safeguarding detectives have issued an appeal to potential further victims to come forward after a man was jailed for rape and indecent assaults committed against a girl.

Alan Pearce, aged 70, of Priestley Avenue in Heckmondwike, was sentenced to 14 years in prison with a year’s extended licence today for an offence of rape and three offences of indecent assault. 

The offences occurred between 1983 and 1985, when the victim was around seven years old, and were reported by her in 2021.

Her report initiated an in-depth investigation by Kirklees child safeguarding detectives, resulting in Pearce being arrested in January 2023 and charged in April 2024.

He was found guilty of the offences on 3 August this year following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.

Aside from the jail sentence, Pearce was also made subject of a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Temporary Detective Sergeant Paul Campbell, of the Child Protection Unit at Kirklees District, said:

“We hope the sentence Pearce has received will be of some comfort to the victim, who has shown great courage in coming forward and reporting his crimes.

“Our investigation into his offending has suggested that there could be other victims who haven’t yet been identified, and we would like to take this opportunity to urge them to contact us and make a report to our specially-trained officers, who can provide support throughout the justice process.”

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A 70-year-old man who attempted to engage in sexual activity with whom he thought was a 12-year-old boy, has been sentenced to eight years behind bars following his appearance at court last Thursday (8 October 2026).

Robin Holmes, of Patrick Street in Grimsby, pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child, causing a child to watch a sexual act, possession of indecent images of children, and three counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

In April 2026, detectives from our Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) received a referral from colleagues in the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit stating that communication had commenced between Holmes and who he believed to be a 12-year-old boy, but in fact was a decoy.

Holmes was sending sexual messages to the decoy profile through Snapchat, sending them an indecent image and asking them to send him images in return. This comes after he was released from prison in December 2025 following a recall after breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order that was already in place for previous sexual offences.

He was subsequently arrested at his home address where he resides alone. Several mobile phones were seized from the property, including the device used to engage with the decoy, to be forensically examined.

Detective Constable Amy Gee, leading the investigation from POLIT said:

“Holmes is a sickening individual, and I’m pleased he is now behind bars where he is unable to continue his attempts to target vulnerable people.

“At no point during his questioning did he display any remorse or deny the offences that were put to him in breach of his SHPO.

“Whilst this investigation involved a decoy child, I hope the sentence sends a clear message to anyone attempting to commit these types of offences, that it is never acceptable to prey on the vulnerable and we will bring you to justice for your crimes.

“I would urge anyone who has information or concerns about this kind of offending to report it by calling 101. We will always listen and support in any way we can.”

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Brighouse man jailed after repeated breaches of Sexual Harm Prevention Order at GP surgery

A 40-year-old man has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order that barred him from attending GP surgeries without a chaperone.

Christopher Williams, of St Martin’s View in Brighouse, received a five-year order to protect the public and healthcare staff. Within weeks of it being imposed he committed four breaches, resulting in a 32-week suspended sentence in March this year. Three months later he breached it again by visiting Rydings Hall surgery in Brighouse twice on the same day without a chaperone.

Prosecutor Sarah Tailor told Bradford Crown Court that during the visits Williams spoke loudly about needing treatment for a sexually transmitted disease. The practice manager contacted police.

Williams has previous convictions. He received a community order after sexually assaulting a woman and another person, and in 2025 was given a conditional caution for exposing himself to another woman.

He refused to appear via prison video link, so Judge Christopher Smith proceeded in his absence. Williams admitted the two June breaches and was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment for those offences, plus an additional 24 weeks activated from the suspended sentence.

Judge Smith said the 2025 conditional caution had done little to deter further sexual offending and described Williams’s previous convictions as “worrying”. A pre-sentence report indicated he presented a “high level of risk” to the public as well as himself.

“This is offending which is so serious that only immediate custody can be justified and it is the only way in which his risk can be managed,” the judge said. The existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order will continue until 2031.

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Muddasier Hussain, 39, Placed on Interim Sex Offenders Register After Admitting Two Sexual Assaults

Muddasier Hussain, 39, of Oldham, Lancashire, pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to two sexual assaults and has been placed on the sex offenders register on an interim basis.

On 2 December 2024 at around 6:45am, Hussain boarded a number 3 Lothian bus travelling between Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Newington, Edinburgh. The bus was nearly empty. He sat next to a teenage girl who was alone downstairs, despite many vacant seats. Fiscal depute Bruce McCrossan told the court that Hussain began “shuffling in his seat,” moved closer, and ran his fingers up the inside of her inner thigh before leaving the bus. The girl contacted her mother, who reported the matter to police. Officers identified Hussain using CCTV from the bus.

On 5 April 2025 at around 6:50pm, outside a store in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Hussain approached a woman, engaged her in conversation, and asked for a date and her phone number. He then touched her on the breast and on her vagina over her clothing. She called her boyfriend, who arrived, recorded Hussain on his phone, and passed the footage to police.

Defence solicitor Victoria Good reserved mitigation until the sentencing hearing.

Sheriff Gillian Sharp said:

“Given to the nature of the charges I am required to call for a justice social work report and a restriction of liberty order assessment. You will be given a date for sentencing and it is essential you cooperate fully with the preparation of the report.”

The sheriff granted Hussain bail.

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A man has been jailed for seven years after sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Malpas.

Gary Taylor, of Belvedere Road, Burnley, was previously found guilty of one count of assault by penetration on Thursday 16 July 2026.

The 41-year-old appeared back at Chester Crown Count on Thursday 15 October 2026 where he was sentenced to seven years. He must also comply with a restraining order for 10 years.

On the evening of Thursday 18 January 2024, the victim – a woman in her 20s – attended a bar in Old Hall Street, Malpas.

Taylor approached her and the victim described how he had been making sexual references towards her.

When she left the bar area to go up to the accommodation section of the premises, Taylor sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. The victim managed to pull away from him and left the room.

Taylor was arrested at his home address in Burnley two days later and subsequently charged with the offence.

DC Vicki Scott said:

“Taylor has now rightly been handed a significant custodial sentence after taking advantage of a young woman who should have been able to enjoy a night out without enduring such a horrific incident.

“I would again like to thank the victim for her bravery throughout this investigation and subsequent court process, especially after Taylor refused to accept what he had done, and the case went to trial.

“Thankfully the jury found him guilty of his crimes and he is now behind bars.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can report information to Cheshire Police by calling 101 or visit our website to report online.”

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A man has been jailed for raping a girl near Congleton.

Joseph Alfasi appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 13 October where he was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.

The 23-year-old of Ginkgo Grove, Somerford, had previously been found guilty of three counts of rape, and one count of assault by penetration.

He was found not guilty of one count of assault by penetration.

The court heard how Alfasi raped a girl at his home in March 2023.

During his interview, he denied any wrongdoing but was unable to account for the presence of his DNA on the victim and was subsequently charged with the offences.

Detective Constable Kris Aston said:

“Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the immense strength and courage the victim has shown throughout this case.

“Understandably, much of her life over recent years has been overshadowed by this lengthy and complex investigation. She then had to relive her trauma during the trial, and it is thanks to her bravery and determination that a dangerous predator, who poses a significant threat to women, has been held responsible for his horrific actions.

“I hope this result allows the victim to move forward with her life and provides her with some form of closure. I also hope her courage gives other victims the confidence to come forward and report any offences against them.

“Finally, I hope this custodial sentence gives Alfasi time to reflect on the devastating impact of his actions and the lasting harm he has caused.”

The victim in this case has given us permission to share a short extract from a letter that she wrote to DC Aston following the conclusion of the case.

"I am so grateful for your support and optimism. You have been a huge comfort to both me and my family.

“I know how rare it is to get an outcome as good as this and it means more to me than I can put into words. Thank you for answering all late texts and endless questions.

“Most of all, thank you for helping me speak my truth and feel seen."

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Taha Derwish appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 12 October where he was sentenced to 15 weeks in prison.

The 26-year-old of HMP Altcourse, had earlier pleaded guilty to sexual assault.

The court heard how on 24 September 2025, a group of teenage girls were walking on Nantwich Road when they were approached by Derwish.

He made several unwanted advances towards them, before inappropriately touching one of the girls on the bottom, despite being told that they were only 15 years old.

Cheshire Police were contacted, and Derwish was arrested within 10 minutes of the incident occurring.

Detective Sergeant George Booth said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the girls involved in this incident, who were understandably left shaken and upset by Derwish’s actions.

“They trusted their instincts, recognised that his behaviour was completely unacceptable, and contacted police immediately.

“Their swift actions allowed officers to attend the scene and arrest Derwish within minutes of receiving the call.

“I hope this result reassures them that they did the right thing by coming forward and that reports of this nature are always taken seriously.

“Women and girls should be free to go about their daily lives without fearing for their safety.

"Let me be clear, this behaviour has no place in our communities, and anyone who causes others to fear violence or intimidation can expect to be dealt with swiftly and robustly."

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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.”

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Carmichael John Williamson (known as John Williamson), 32, of Burra, Shetland, a serving Police Scotland constable, was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of sexual activity with an underage girl.

A jury at the High Court in Edinburgh convicted him on 15 October 2026 of offences committed in Shetland between 2014 and 2022. He had denied all charges. Five of the original nine charges were dropped by the Crown before closing speeches.

Williamson was convicted of engaging in sexual activity with a girl under 16 on various occasions between April and September 2014, after she contacted him on Snapchat. He was also convicted of raping her on one occasion between April 2014 and October 2015. In evidence, he claimed he only recalled having sex with her the day after her 16th birthday and denied any sexual activity when she was 15.

He was further convicted of raping an adult woman in August 2020 and again in April 2022 (on two occasions the same evening: outside a community hall during a wedding function he attended, and later at a house). The woman told the court she was intoxicated, incapable of consenting, and did not feel “truly in control of her actions.” She also said Williamson “slapped” her during the later incident.

Judge John Morris KC described the trial as “anxious and distressing.” After the verdict, Williamson was remanded in custody. He cried in the dock, was handcuffed, and said “I love you” to his partner as he was led away. He has been placed on the sex offenders’ register. Sentencing is scheduled for 8 December 2026, pending reports.

Williamson had been a police constable for more than 10 years (previously a special constable) and was suspended by Police Scotland on 10 January 2024 after the allegations were reported. The earliest offences occurred while he was a special constable; later ones while he was a serving officer.

Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram of Police Scotland’s Public Protection Unit said:

“Williamson will now face the consequences of his actions and today’s outcome should highlight our determination to relentlessly pursue the perpetrators in these investigations.”

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Detectives have praised the courage of victims in helping lock up a teenage rapist.

Lucan Wright was aged 17 when he raped a girl and a woman during separate incidents.

Both were assaulted in Nottinghamshire by Wright, now aged 20, back in 2023.

They weren't isolated offences, with Wright raping the woman and teenage girl multiple times.

His serious sexual offending was accompanied by threats of violence and controlling and coercive behaviour against both victims.

Having committed those offences as a teenager, he then subjected a third victim to a prolonged violent ordeal, between last December and January this year.

The teenage girl was strangled, physically assaulted multiple times, threatened, and imprisoned in a Worksop property against her will for nearly a month by Wright.

His catalogue of criminality was eventually discovered when his three victims each made the brave decision to come forward and tell police what he'd done.

He would go on to be charged with multiple counts of rape, engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour, strangulation, false imprisonment and making threats to kill.

Wright, of Northumbria Close, Worksop, was also charged with multiple counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

While he admitted to those charges, he denied the rest, which prompted the need for a trial at Nottingham Crown Court that concluded in July of this year.

That's when a jury convicted him of each of the other offences, with a sentencing date then set for this Tuesday (13 October) before the same court.

Appearing before the court via video link, Wright was ruled a dangerous offender by Judge Michael Auty, who handed him an extended 15-year custodial sentence.

He was sentenced to 12 years in custody – of which he must serve at least half before he is considered for release – and will then spend a further three years on licence.

Wright will have to sign the sex offenders' register for the rest of his life, while he was also made the subject of a restraining order.

This will last until further order and bans him from contacting any of his three victims in any way.

Detective Constable Chloe Buckley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"As the judge rightly summarised, Lucan Wright is a dangerous individual who poses a real threat to women and teenage girls.

"It is hard to comprehend the harrowing experience each of these three victims were put through at the hands of Wright.

"He was responsible for raping two of them on more than one occasion and for subjecting the other to a horrible ordeal of prolonged violence.

"These are horrendous crimes that can devastate people's lives, so it is to their absolute credit that they found the strength to come forward.

"The bravery they showed played a critical role in ensuring the truth about Wright was revealed and he received this deserved custodial sentence.

"Putting a stop to all incidents of violence against women and girls remains a key priority for this police force.

"We hope this sentence encourages more victims to have the confidence to report offenders, so we can put them before the courts."

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Hartlepool lorry driver jailed for nine years over plans to watch girl, 10, being raped

Christopher Lumley, 38, of Hartlepool, has been jailed for nine years after arranging to video-call and watch a 10-year-old girl being raped by her grandfather.

Teesside Crown Court heard Lumley was already under investigation after the FBI identified chats with another child sex offender in the USA. Cleveland Police were alerted by the National Crime Agency in March. When officers arrived at his home he said he knew why they had come and that he had “messed up”.

Investigators found more than 700 “extremely disturbing” indecent images of children, including babies and toddlers, on his phone. Around 370 were in the most serious category. He had distributed about 540 images online, including 252 in the highest category, and had discussed raping children aged from zero to 12.

Released on bail, Lumley returned online, downloaded and shared hundreds more images, and contacted a man called Tony on a Russian website used by child sex abusers. Tony was an undercover officer posing as a grandfather who had been abusing his granddaughter for two years, beginning when she was eight. Lumley arranged a video call to watch the girl being raped and sent the officer bondage-related images to give him “ideas”.

He was arrested again in August. Officers found he had made more than 3,000 visits to the site and held a further 1,180 indecent images of children, of which about 250 had been distributed.

Lumley admitted arranging the commission of a child sex offence and making and distributing indecent images of children.

Judge Deborah Sherwin described it as “particularly worrying” that he committed further, more serious offences while on bail. She said his collection contained images of the “most serious depravity that can be imagined” and were “some of the worst” to come before the court. Any “right-minded” person would find his actions “disgusting”.

Lumley must sign the sex offender register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely.

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A man has been jailed for separate incidents of sexual assault and burglary in the Malpas area.

Jorden Hansen, of Penny Court, Malpas, was sentenced to 43 months at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 8 October.

The 32-year-old was sentenced for two counts of sexual assault, one count of using threatening behaviour to cause alarm or distress and one count of burglary.

On 17 April 2026, two teenage girls aged 16 and 13 entered an abandoned building in Malpas. Before entering, they saw a man sat in a blue car nearby.

An hour later, the man entered the building and located the girls. He stood in the doorway, blocking the girls’ exit. He asked how old they were and remarked, ‘oh, old enough, give me your Snapchat’.

The man then hugged both girls without their consent, with his hand on their lower backs.

On 23 April 2026, a 17-year-old girl was walking along High Street, Malpas, when she spotted a man in a blue car. He was repeatedly looking at her in his rearview mirror while he was driving.

She turned into Chester Road and the man continued to drive at a slow pace behind her. She called a friend as she feared for her safety. 

Hansen was identified as the man involved in these two incidents and was subsequently arrested.

At court he was also sentenced in relation to a previous, unrelated incident where he broke into a nursing home in High Street, Malpas, on 28 August 2025.

During the early hours, a resident informed staff a man had been in her room and had jumped out of the window.

It was found that someone had entered several residents’ rooms after gaining access through the windows and searched through their belongings.

Following enquiries, this was later linked to Hansen and he was arrested.

DC Ireland of Chester CID said:

“Firstly, I would like to thank the young victims in this case for their bravery in coming forward and speaking to police about what happened to them.

“These incidents were undoubtedly distressing, and I hope the victims, their families and the wider public can take some comfort from knowing that Hansen has now been convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

“This outcome ensures he has been held accountable for his actions and provides protection to the wider community.”

PC Wright added:

“As well as targeting teenage girls, Hansen also targeted vulnerable people in a nursing home, violating what should be their safe space.

“Thanks to the work of our officers, we were able to link this to Hansen and we welcome the sentence handed to him."

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A man has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years for the non-recent rape and sexual abuse of a child.

Paul Colvin, 57, of Moorhall Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 25 September.

He was found unanimously guilty after trial in June of the rape of a child. He previously pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of a child, and seven counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a child at an earlier hearing, all in respect of the same victim. 

The victim has been updated by officers throughout the investigation and has been offered access to specialist support services she may benefit from.

The victim bravely provided a statement to the court which highlighted the impact the offending had on her. She said:

“The abuse I suffered as a child has had a lasting impact on my life. One of the biggest impacts, which I feel is the most significant, is that my childhood was completely swept out from under me.

“I did not have a normal childhood like others, I didn’t get to enjoy my life, be innocent and carefree; instead, I felt I had to grow up before my time. I have very little happy memories of my childhood, I know I enjoyed family holidays with my dad and grandparents, but I only have those memories from photographs.

“It deeply saddens me that I don’t remember all the time I spent with them. All those memories are locked in a box in my head, and my brain has not filtered out the bad, but has instead locked a chunk of my life away to protect me.”

T/DS Carl Spicer, officer in the case from our criminal investigations department, said:

“I wish to commend the bravery and strength of the victim to report these crimes.

“Her resilience and patience throughout the police investigation and court proceedings have been exemplary.

“Colvin has been punished for his offending and I wish to reassure victims of sexual assault, that they will be believed, supported and that we will always investigate any abuse and bring offenders to justice, regardless of when it happened.

“Colvin was calculated in his offending and systematically sexually abused a young child over a significant period of time without a single care for her well-being. His offending has had a serious and lasting impact on the victim, who we will continue to support.”