Chatham man jailed for sex offences against child
Clinton Woodcock has been jailed after a jury found him guilty
Kent Police have confirmed a sex offender from Chatham has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.
Clinton Woodcock, of Eden Avenue, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court and jailed for two years and 10 months.
The 50-year-old had previously denied the charges but a jury found him guilty of three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 13 to 15 and one count of sexual activity in the presence of a child aged 13 to 15.
He was also charged with two counts of voyeurism.
As well as being jailed, Woodcock was handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and added to the sex offenders’ register for life.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Emma Davies said:
"Woodcock denied the offending and put his victim through the ordeal of a trial where the details were heard in full.
"I want to commend the victim in reporting his offending.
"As a force we take all reports of sexual offences seriously and we work sensitively and diligently to ensure perpetrators are held accountable and that victims receive the justice they deserve.
"Anyone wishing to report sexual offences, whether they are recent or not, can feel confident that officers will carry out a thorough and detailed investigation."