A former Netherfield man been sentenced to 18 years for raping a child.
Bryan Austin Fairweather, 56, formerly of Meadow Road, Netherfield, was found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of sexual touching on May 21, 2018 at Nottingham Crown Court.
During the trial, the jury heard how he had first raped the victim in 2008 when she was four-years-old.
The attacks happened multiple times over a two year period and the court also heard how Fairweather would threaten to kill her and her family if she ever told anyone.
Fairweather was first arrested in October 2017 and denied all of the allegations when questioned by officers.
Fairweather was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today (29 June 2018). He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Dan Akehurst said: “The victim has shown immense courage and bravery in coming forward and reporting this to us. I’m really pleased with the result today and I hope it can act as some form of closure for the victim and her family.
“Nottinghamshire Police is committed to bringing people who commit sexual offences to justice. No matter how much time has passed, we will always investigate any reports of sexual abuse fully and be there to support you throughout the investigation.”
Thank you, this guy was able to work in children s residential units without anything being said.