Child sex offender from Bracknell jailed for sixteen years
Offences were against a 13-year-old girl
A man has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment following his conviction on a number of non-recent sexual offences against a girl.
48-year-old John Anthony Searle of Bay Road in Bracknell, was convicted by jury of one count of rape of a girl under 13, and two counts of sexual assault of a girl under 13.
Searle will have to sign the sex offenders register for life and made the subject of Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The offences were non-recent and he assaulted his victim over a two-year period.
Case investigator Carole Sessions of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said:
“I am satisfied that Searle will no longer pose a threat to others.
“I would like to pay tribute to the victim for coming forward and speaking out against her abuser and giving evidence that led to his conviction.
“I hope that this case shows that time should be no barrier for offenders to be brought to justice when they sexually abuse others.
“If you have been a victim of sexual abuse please do report it. If you are in immediate danger please call 999, if you wish to make a report then you can call 101"