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.
Yorkshire Photography
- -HELP-POLICE.jpg
- COVID-19: Stay at home, unless it’s essential
- Wath-upon-Dearne village centre 1900
- COVID-19: Domestic Abuse
- Council’s Bigbelly bins eat more waste
- Downing Street admits Britain in ‘crisis’ as Theresa May requests delay
- Hardship support for households from RMBC
- Witnesses to Wath collision urged to come forward
- Sheffield student’s MDMA death – Two plead guilty
- New rules for landlords come into force on Monday – RMBC reminder
- A Level student Megan hits her target
- Calls to National Gambling Helpline up 30%
- Jail for dangerous Barnsley driver
- South Yorkshire Police Are Recruiting
- Chloe’s pride at representing Team GBR
- Rotherham man remanded for burglary
- Man charged with alleged rapes in Doncaster
- Burglar jailed for three years
- Witnesses sought to Barnsley collision
- Bonfire Night passes without major incident
- Hair and Beauty students get inspired
- Who is ready for the boat ride
- Signing ceremony marks halfway point in Rotherham Interchange refurbishment
- Wath’s Last Underground Carol Service
- Cutting food waste
- Two jailed for hate crimes in Rotherham
- Mexborough High Street
- Consultation drives Rotherham bus changes
- Call blocking scheme for people with dementia
- Five jailed for over 25-years for ‘horrific’ Doncaster attack
- Strikes affect Northern and Southern Networks
- Men jailed for Class A drugs crime in Sheffield
- Woman dies after car hits broken down car on M1
- Huddersfield grooming: Twenty guilty of campaign of rape and abuse
- Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board has changed its name
- Police beg Barnsley road racers to stop ‘risking lives’
- Child in critical condition following Dodworth collision, Barnsley
- Sheffield man sentenced for assault
- E-fit released in connection to indecent exposure, Doncaster
- Woman seriously injured in Doncaster collision