Salisbury child sex offender sentenced to 14 years in prison
Police say 40 year old Stephen Harrison 'showed little remorse'
Last updated 6th Sep 2023
A man from Salisbury has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual assault on a child.
Stephen Harrison, of Barrington Road, admitted sexual assault on a child under the age of 13 and attempted rape.
The 40-year-old appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on Tuesday (5th September) to be sentenced for his offences, which were committed between 2015 and 2020.
Detective Constable Dawn Rowan said Mr Harrison had shown little remorse for his ‘despicable actions’:
“I am pleased that we were able to secure this conviction and see Harrison sentenced.
“Harrison has shown little remorse for his despicable actions, continuing to lie through numerous police interviews before eventually pleading guilty in court.”
DC Rowan praised the victim for ‘bravery and courage well beyond her years’ in reporting the offence to police.
She added: “We are committed to targeting individuals who commit such abhorrent crimes, regardless of how much time has passed since.
“I would urge anyone reading this who has experienced something similar to report it to police immediately – you will be fully supported through the process by specially trained officers.”
We can report concerns to police via 101.