A Swindon ‘rapper’ raped and abused a young girl over a six-year period.
Damian Kinston denied repeatedly sexually abusing his victim – but was found guilty of a string of offences at Swindon Crown Court on 12 September.
The 27-year-old was convicted of sexual assault on a child under 13, multiple counts of rape of a child under 13, multiple counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and multiple assaults of a child under 13 by penetration.
The court was told that the defendant, of Booth House, Swindon, raped and abused the youngster when she was aged between seven and 12 years old.
He is due to be sentenced on 18 November.
Police Sergeant Vaughan said: “Firstly, I want to praise the victim for the courage that they have shown throughout this investigation, particularly giving her young age.
“Kinston is clearly a sexual predator, whose only interest is to fulfil his own sexual gratification. He showed no regard for the victim and even when faced with all the evidence against him, he refused to plead guilty to any of the charges against him.
“Instead, he forced his victim to relive their experiences in court, which could not have been easy for them.
“Thankfully, as a result of the bravery of the victim, and the evidence we gathered, the jury have seen through his lies, and he is now being held accountable for his actions.”
