Source: United Kingdom Thames Valley Police
Headline: Man jailed for 18 years for sexual offences – Slough
Stephen Deville, aged 37, of Uxbridge, was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment at Reading Crown Court on Friday (19/1).
He was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.
Following a five day trial last year, a majority jury found Deville guilty of three counts of rape of a child under 13 and two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
Deville was arrested on 11 July last year and charged with the offences on 6 September.
The offences which took place between March and April 2015 in Slough and involved one female victim.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Alethea Cox of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit based in Windsor, said: “I welcome the significant sentence handed down to Stephen Deville. This is a fantastic result for the victim and her family who will no doubt have a difficult road ahead as they come to terms with Deville’s horrendous crimes.
“I hope this case will reassure victims that we will work to support you, safeguard you and get justice for you. I would urge anybody out there who has suffered abuse or has any information about abuse to come forward and report it to police.”