Two men sentenced in connection with Newbury sexual offences
The 28-year-old and 29-year-old were arrested in June last year.
Two men have been sentenced in connection with sexual offences in Newbury.
Adam Hastings, aged 28, of no fixed abode was jailed for nine years following a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Friday.
In the same hearing, 29-year-old Reece Upton, of no fixed abode, was jailed for four years.
They were both given Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.
Both men pleaded guilty on 19th November last year, on the second day of their trial.
Hastings pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Upton pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.
The pair were arrested on 24th June last year and charged two days later.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Cerys Sumpter said: “This was a complex investigation where Adam Hastings and Reece Upton actively evaded police and were not located for 11 days.
“They were wanted in connection with a number of sexual offences reported by the victim, a boy aged in his teens, which occurred between April and June last year.
“I am satisfied that Hastings and Upton have been given custodial sentences reflecting their crime; however, no punishment can ever compare to the pain and anguish the victim had to endure.
“I hope the conviction will bring them some closure on their ordeal."