Man jailed for raping teenaged girl in St Austell
A man who raped a teenager in St Austell has been jailed for four years and two months.
Jordan Roberts, 25, of Beacon Hill, Bodmin, was found guilty of the rape and sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl at Truro Crown Court and was sentenced to four years and two months in prison today, Friday 19 June.
Roberts was also given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the National Sex Offender Register for life. A 10-year restraining order was also imposed.
Following a trial at Truro Crown Court, that concluded on Thursday 14 May, Roberts was found guilty of rape and sexual activity against the victim.
Detective Constable Lauren Manning said: “I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the victim who was only 14 at the time of the offences.
“She has remained engaged with the police throughout the entire process, which has taken several years, and has given evidence in court.
“Despite the length of time from reporting it, to the matter coming to court, it has been dealt with appropriately today.
“I truly hope this result encourages others to report sexual abuse to us so it can be investigated and they can be assured that they will be listened to and believed.
“And it is important to remember that survivors of sexual offences are protected by law and have life-long anonymity.”
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
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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