Man jailed over child sex offences in Oxfordshire
He'll serve a 22 year sentence.
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, a man from Oxfordshire has been jailed for numerous rapes and other child sex offences.
Benjamin Leach, aged 35, of Hanson Drive, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court.
On the second day of his trial on May 23rd this year, Leach pleaded guilty to six counts of rape of a child under 13, five counts each of rape and causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, two counts each of sexual activity with a child and indecent assault on a male person.
Leach raped and sexually assaulted two boys numerous times in locations around Oxfordshire from 2001 to 2021.
Leach was charged on 3rd May last year, 2023.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Leanne Moody, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit based at Cowley police station, said:
“Thames Valley Police takes sexual offences against children very seriously, whether this is a recent offence or something which has happened many years ago.
“The victims in this case bravely came forward and reported what had happened to them.
“It is because of their courage and support throughout the police investigation that Benjamin Leach has been brought to justice.
“I would like to reassure the public that we will always look to prosecute anyone who commits sexual offences against children, recent or non-recent. You will be supported, no matter what the passage of time, and we will bring offenders to justice."