Sex offender from Tiverton jailed
A Tiverton man deemed a danger to girls has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for sexual offences against two teenage victims.
Fenton Clapp admitted a total of 13 charges including sexual activity with a child, assault by penetration and taking indecent images of a child.
The 20-year-old was also convicted of being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs and theft and was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court.
He was placed on to the Sex Offenders Register and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting ten years.
Clapp was also given six restraining orders.
The court heard how he poses a danger to underage girls.
In an impact statement read to the court, one victim said Clapp’s actions had left her traumatised and feeling manipulated.
Another victim said: "Because of that man I've got so many scars. I get memories of that night all because he couldn't keep his hands to himself. He will never change. I hope he pays for everything he has done."
Through extensive phone analysis, detectives also discovered that Clapp had a significant trade selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine.
Detective Constable Andrew Stacey said: “We welcome the sentence which would not have been possible without the victims' courage and support throughout the investigation.
“Clapp is a dangerous and manipulative young man with absolutely no regard for the individuals he hurt. He was given a damning pre-sentence report by probation services which the judge accepted resulted in Clapp being given extra time in prison.
“I hope the sentencing outcome brings a sense of closure for all of the victims involved in this case as they move forward with their lives.”
Clapp was sentenced on 30 April.
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