Suffolk man jailed for sexually assaulting young girl
He was jailed for over 6 years for indecent assault with penetration
An Suffolk man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman when she was a young girl.
Dean Rowles, 62, of Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich, (formerly from North Essex) pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent assault on a girl aged under the age of 14 years, he denied three further charges of indecent assault on a child, and these were left to lie on file.
He was jailed for 6 years and 5 months for indecent assault with penetration, with an additional year to be served on licence, and three years for each of the further two indecent assault charges, all three sentences will run concurrently.
He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.
The victim has thanked Essex Police for their support and said the officer was “brilliant” throughout the investigation.
She spoke this week, paying special tribute to the officer and counsellor who helped her:
"Rachel’s unflinching determination was appreciated, and my counsellor Jemma from the Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse helped me with counselling throughout the investigation and case.
It was a lot to deal with and process.
Without both of those women I don’t think I would have seen this sentence."
Sergeant Rachel Mitchell, who led the investigation said:
"I want to acknowledge the incredible perseverance and strength the survivor has shown throughout the case.
These offences were reported at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent lockdown caused numerous delays and disruptions throughout the investigation and court process.
It was difficult and challenging at times, but the evidence was clear and left Rowles with no option but to admit his crimes.
I hope this sentence helps the survivor as she moves forward with her life."
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