'Sexual predator' in Birmingham jailed for historic child sex offences
Craig Marshall from Birmingham has been jailed after admitting sexually assaulting a child.
Last updated 12th Sep 2024
A man who police have described as a "sexual predator" has been jailed for 10 years for historic crimes against a child.
Craig Marshall, 40, and from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to 17 offences of child sexual assault including attempted rape.
The charges date back to between 2008 and 2014. The victim reported the crimes in 2021 and Marshall was arrested.
The victim described how it has affected her whole childhood and now still continues to affect her into her adult life.
DC Beth Felton, from the Public Protection Unit, said: "It’s not to be underestimated the impact this has had on the victim. Throughout the process she has shown great courage and fortitude.
"This case was historic in nature, and the prison sentence reflects that. If an incident is of historic nature, this is not a barrier to achieving a positive outcome for the victim, and we want to encourage anyone who is a survivor of sexual abuse to report it.
"We have a team of specialist officers to help you and to guide you through the legal process.
"We also work with a range of support groups that can offer advice.
"This victim bravely came forward to speak with officers and I hope that it will encourage other sexual abuse survivors to do the same."