Bournemouth man jailed for sexual abuse of young girl
The 37-year-old was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison
Last updated 7th Oct 2022
A man from Bournemouth has been jailed for the sexual abuse of a young girl.
37-year-old Jamie Hollingsworth of Turbary Park Avenue in Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 4 October 2022.
He was found guilty at an earlier trial of causing or inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.
He was sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison, as well as being made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for an indefinite period and was also placed on the sex offender’s register for life.
The charges related to the repeated abuse of a young girl over a nine-month period.
Hollingsworth was arrested on Thursday 11 February 2021 after the victim made disclosures to her family and they reported the matter to police.
Detective Constable Jo Shewbridge, of Dorset Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT), said: “I want to praise the young victim in this case and her family for having the courage to come forward and for the support they have given throughout the investigation and court process.
“Through their bravery, Jamie Hollingsworth has been forced to face the consequences of his abusive behaviour. I hope this might inspire others who have been the victims of sexual offences to come forward in the knowledge that they will be supported and we will do all we can to bring offenders to justice.”