Man jailed for sexually assaulting Bicester girl over 17 year period

Stephen Berry has been jailed for nineteen and a half years

Stephen Berry, 65
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 9th Jun 2025
Last updated 9th Jun 2025

A man has been jailed for nineteen and a half years after admitting to eight counts of rape, one count of indecency with a child and one count of indecent assault against a girl in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Stephen Berry, who's 65-years-old, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (3rd June).

That's following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said that other offences against two other children would lie on file.

Investigating officer, Detective Samantha Hunter said: “These horrific offences were carried out over a seventeen year period.

“In 2023 the offences were reported to Thames Valley Police and a thorough investigation was carried out.

“This case demonstrates that we will investigate all crimes, no matter the passage of time.

“If you are a victim of a sexual offence or you have information about a sexual offence then please contact us. We have specially trained officers who will listen and support you.

“To contact the force you can visit a police station, call 101 or leave any information via our website.”

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