Maidenhead man sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexual offences against children
He received an extended sentence of 26 years’ of which 18 years are to be served in prison
A 26-year-old man from Maidenhead has been given an extended prison sentenced for sexual offences against children.
Ashley Jenkins of Ray Park Avenue was sentenced to 26 years - of which 18 are to be served in prison - at Reading Crown Court yesterday (18 January).
Jenkins pleaded guilty at a previous hearing on 5 November to:
Four counts of rape of a child under 13
Three counts of possession of an indecent photograph of a child
Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13
Two counts of taking an indecent photograph of a child and two counts of making indecent photographs of children.
The offences happened between 1 January 2018 and 8 June 2020.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Samantha Slater, based at Reading police station, said:
“I am pleased that Jenkins has received a significant custodial sentence as a result of his horrific offending.
“Hopefully this sentencing today will begin closure for the victims and they can start to move forward with their lives.
“Thames Valley Police take any allegations of sexual abuse of children very seriously and we will seek to bring to justice anyone who commits such abuse.
“I would urge anybody that has been a victim of a sexual offence to report it to the police.
“You will be listened to, there is support and help available and wherever possible, offenders will be prosecuted.”