Barwell rapist put behind bars for 15 years

The offences were first reported to the police in July 2018 by a the-then 13-year-old girl and her family.

A man, who has been found guilty of two counts of rape and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity has been jailed for 15 years.

Kevin Sidwell, from Barwell committed the offences between December 2010 and May 2018.

The offences were first reported to the police in July 2018 by a the-then 13-year-old girl and her family.

DC Brenton, said: “I am so pleased after more than four years this case has been heard in court and the person responsible for committing these horrific crimes will now be behind bars for many years.

“Throughout this time my focus has been getting justice for the victim and doing all I can to support her and her family through the process.”

When released, the 54-year-old, will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

He was found not guilty of a further two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of a child.

Detective Superintendent Gav Drummond, who is responsible for overseeing the CAIU, said: “I want to commend the efforts of all the officers involved in this case - from those who took the initial report and ensured the girl was no longer in danger – but particularly to DC Brenton for her outstanding hard work and commitment to see this case to conclusion and to achieve justice for this child.

“Her efforts are a shining example of the work officers do every day - striving to safeguard the most vulnerable in our society and deal with those who the cause most harm.”