A child sex offender, Benjamin Holmes Ravensholme Paedophile, who victimised a five-year-old girl in Worcester has received a 13-year term.
Benjamin Holmes, 31, of Ravensholme, Wolverhampton, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday, June 6, of inducing a child under 13 to participate in sexual activity.
Benjamin Holmes received a 13-year prison sentence along with a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order to safeguard his victim.
Benjamin Holmes’ phone was confiscated after his arrest, leading to the recovery of initial photographs illustrating his abuse.
Detective Constable Louise Sutton of Worcester CID said: “We are pleased to get this lengthy sentence on behalf of the young victim who showed enormous courage to speak to us about this devious predator.
“We take sexual offences of all kinds extremely seriously and it takes a lot of bravery for those affected by these appalling crimes to report such matters.
“We would always encourage people who are victims of these offences to approach police. We will always listen and offer all the support you need to get justice for you and to help you to rebuild your lives.”
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