JAILED | Man jailed for 15 years for sexual abuse of child in Cornwall
A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with an additional year on extended licence after being convicted of the sexual abuse and rape of a young girl.
Neclp Uslu, 45, of Fore Street in Pool, was sentenced at Truro Crown Court by HHJ Simon Carr on Thursday 3 July after being found guilty by a jury of six assaults of a girl under 13 by touching, two assaults of a girl under 13 by penetration and rape of a girl under 13.
Uslu must sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.
During the trial, the court heard how Uslu, a Turkish national, targeted the victim on a number of occasions.
The abuse came to light and an investigation launched following a disclosure by the victim at school.
Uslu was arrested at Stansted Airport after arriving back in the UK from a trip to Turkey and taken to Exeter Custody Suite where he was interviewed by police.
In interview Uslu denied any sexual offending towards the victim had ever taken place.
The officer in the case, Detective Constable 10461 Joanna De Seta of the Public Protection Unit said: “I would like to thank the victim for bravely disclosing what Uslu had done to her and for supporting the case throughout the court process. Her doing so has allowed us to bring Neclp Uslu to justice.
“These serious investigations sometimes take a considerable time to progress to court and her courage has been unwavering. Uslu’s abuse had a huge impact on the victim’s schooling and life in general and we hope she is now able to feel some closure. Uslu never had the courage to admit what he had done, meaning the victim was forced to give evidence in court.
"Devon and Cornwall Police continue to investigate all reports of sexual abuse made to us, regardless of when the abuse took place, and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure sexual offenders, such as Neclp Uslu, are held accountable and see justice for their crimes.”
Support available
If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. You can also report information and crimes on our website.
Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
There are lots of organisations and support agencies available across Devon and Cornwall that can help provide support.
For more information on rape and serious sexual assault and the support services available, please visit our support pages by clicking here.
Advice and support is also offered by our partner agencies:
• National Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
• Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626
The Stop It Now charity provides an anonymous helpline for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and can help if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or have any concerns about another adult or young person www.stopitnow.org.uk
Victim care
If you have been affected by crime, please visit Home - Victim Care Devon & Cornwall (victimcare-dc.org) to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.
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