David Spowage, a child sex abuser from Rochester has been jailed for 14 years after he committed offences against a teenage girl in August 2022.
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He was arrested and later charged after the victim reported the offences.
The 39-year-old was charged with rape, sexual assault and taking an indecent image of a child.
He denied the offence but a jury at Maidstone Crown Court found him guilty at an earlier trial and on Friday 30 August he was jailed for 14 years.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Ellie Allen said:
‘Spowage targeted the teenager for his own sexual gratification.
‘He denied the charges and put her through the ordeal of a trial, hoping to not be found guilty but the jury saw through his lies. I want to commend the victim’s bravery and courage in reporting his offending.
‘His lengthy sentence will ensure he can no longer harm anyone else.’