An Arnold man has been jailed for raping an 11-year-old boy.
Steven Edgar, 18, formerly of Dearleap Drive, Arnold, was jailed for three years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing today (Friday, April 20).
Edgar pleaded guilty to raping the boy between December 26 and 27, 2017.
The court heard that the victim told his mother he’d been raped by Edgar while at Edgar’s home after they’d found indecent images on the boy’s phone.
He told police he’d been watching a film with Edgar on Boxing Day before he fell asleep. When he woke up naked there were pictures on his phone. Edgar was on the other side of the bed naked.
During his police interview the victim said he’d drank a bottle of cider and smoked some cannabis which Edgar had also given him.
He said he didn’t tell anyone he’d been raped because Edgar threatened to beat him up if he did.
As well as his prison sentence Edgar was made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.
Speaking after Edgar’s sentencing PC Claire Sadler, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “Nothing can repair the terrible damage Edgar has caused to this boy and his family.
“I hope this sentence, and the immense bravery shown by the victim and his family during this prosecution, shows that victims can feel confident about coming forward and that Nottinghamshire Police treats rape and sexual assault extremely seriously.”
