A man has been jailed for sexually abusing a youngster over a period of five years.
Stephen Harrison, 40, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault on a child under 13 and attempted rape at Salisbury Crown Court.
Yesterday, the defendant, of Barrington Road, Salisbury, was handed a 14-year prison sentence for offences that took place between 2015 and 2020.
“Firstly, I would like to praise the victim in this case who has shown bravery and courage well beyond her years in reporting this to police and ensuring this dangerous man is put behind bars”, Wiltshire Police detective Dawn Rowan commented.
She added: “Harrison has shown little remorse for his despicable actions, continuing to lie through numerous police interviews before eventually pleading guilty in court.
“I am pleased that we were able to secure this conviction and see Harrison sentenced.
“We are committed to targeting individuals who commit such abhorrent crimes, regardless of how much time has passed since.
“I would urge anyone reading this who has experienced something similar to report it to police immediately – you will be fully supported through the process by specially trained officers.”
