Man from Reading jailed for sexual offences with a child
66-year-old pleads guilty to 13 offences
A man has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for non-recent sexual offences in Berkshire.
66-year-old Roy Coxhead, formerly of Erleigh Road of Reading, was jailed at Reading Crown Court after being found guilty of 13 offences on 8 March this year.
A jury delivered a unanimous verdict to convict Coxhead, following a 10 day trial. The counts he was found guilty of were four counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of indecent assault, and two counts each of gross indecency and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
Coxhead was also sentenced for a single count each of attempted buggery and perverting the course of justice.
The charges relate to incidents that occurred in Berkshire between 2002 and 2017, involving two victims.
When Coxhead was arrested in June 2017, he made efforts to destroy the evidence that related to his offending.
Detective Constable Rosie March, of Reading police station, said:
“The victims in this case have shown outstanding courage and fortitude and I want to thank them for coming forward.
“They, and all of the prosecution witnesses involved, should be commended for their part in securing convictions against this dangerous and predatory individual. This has been a long and complicated investigation which has been successfully concluded with the imprisonment of Coxhead.
“Coxhead is now going to serve a lengthy prison sentence whereby he can reflect on his offending, and where he is no longer a danger to the public.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that Thames Valley Police will always investigate reports of non-recent sexual offences.
“You will be listened to and officers will work to bring offenders like Coxhead to justice for the terrible crimes committed over many years.
“If you have been the victim of any sexual offence, I would like to reassure you that you will be believed and that you can give information to police confidentially if you so wish.
“Please be assured that you will be under no pressure to provide any sort of account to police and that we can offer you support and advice about concerns that you may have.
“Reports of such offences can be made to the force by calling 101, or reporting online. Should you wish to remain anonymous while reporting, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”