Latest news in Yorkshire: November 18, 2017 09:07:24 AM
A 25-year-old man who sexually abused a young girl for over a year is today beginning a nine-year sentence behind bars.
Steven Fraser, of Perkyn Road, forced the girl to engage in sexual activity on numerous occasions between June 2015 and July 2016.
The girl, who was under 16 at the time the offences occurred, came forward to report the abuse last year, after she confided in her mum about what had been happening to her.
Fraser, who denied ever abusing the girl, was found guilty following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court last month. He was found guilty of:
– Four counts of rape of a child
– Four counts of engaging in penetrative activity with a child
– One count of assault by penetration
– One count of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child
He was back in court today (Thursday 16 November), where he was sentenced to nine years.
Detective Steve Evans and Civilian Investigator Amy Todd, said: “The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery, coming forward to speak to us after telling her mum what had been happening to her during that time.
“Fraser scared and intimidated her and as such she felt as though she had to comply with his atrocious demands.
“The victim has shown immense courage in giving evidence during the trial, which has ultimately resulted in Fraser receiving this substantial custodial sentence today.
“South Yorkshire Police wish to re-iterate that any report made regarding any sexual offences will be thoroughly investigated. Victim’s will be listened to and we will always do everything we can to ensure offenders are brought to justice and held accountable for these horrendous crimes.”
Please remember that victims of sexual offences are provided with lifelong anonymity by law and it is a criminal offence to name them.
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