Mark Davis, a 42-year-old paedophile from Hanwood, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple sexual assaults on a child, including two counts of rape.
Mark Davis was sentenced on Friday, 8 November, at Shrewsbury Crown Court after being convicted of two charges of rape at a trial in August of this year.
He had earlier entered a guilty plea to counts of sexual assault and the creation and possession of obscene pictures of minors.
Mark Davis subjected his victim to a prolonged and traumatic campaign of abuse over a four-year period, starting when the child was 12-years-old.
DC Emma Owen, who led the investigation, said: “Mark Davis is, by his own admission during his trial, a paedophile. He preyed on his victim over the course of several years, causing immense trauma which will last a lifetime. He’s a danger to children and I’m pleased that he will now spend a significant amount of time in prison.
“I’d like to commend the victim on coming forward to report Mark Davis’ abuse. This was a very big step to take and their bravery has led to him being behind bars where he can’t harm any more children.
“I hope this case shows that we can and do take action against perpetrators of child sexual abuse. I would always urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, regardless of how long ago it happened, to speak to us. We will listen and you will be believed.”
In addition to his prison sentence, Mark Davis was also handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and will be on the sex offenders’ register for life.
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