Early in the 2000s, while in his 40s, Keith Alan Fairbrother Bexhill Paedophile sexually assaulted a young girl. The assaults happened over five years while the girl was in her early teens.
Over time, Keith Alan Fairbrother developed a friendship with the victim’s family and used her.
The 59-year-old was found guilty of three offences of sexual assault by penetration and four of rape.
Following a two-week trial, Keith Alan Fairbrother of Glovers Lane, Bexhill, was sentenced to eighteen years at Chichester Crown Court.
“His victim showed great bravery in contacting us, supporting the investigation and providing evidence in court, so resulting in his conviction and the removal from the streets of an opportunist but predatory sex offender.”
The victim said: “In coming forward to the police, I finally did what people around me should have done all those years ago, and became the person I needed when younger.
“Thanks to everyone who participated in the case, especially DC Ella Bigsby for being my strength, barrister Jennifer Grey for being my voice, and the jury.”
Detective Constable Bigsby said: “This is another example of how justice can be achieved for victims of sexual offences, no matter when the offending took place.”
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