SOMERSET NEWS: Sex offender jailed for 11 years

A 27-year-old man was jailed for 11 years at Taunton Crown Court this week after being convicted of sexual offences against a girl.

A jury found John Edward Fouracres, of Woolavington, near Bridgwater, guilty on Monday (August 18, 2014) of four counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape, following a trial lasting six days.

All the offences occurred in the Glastonbury area, between 2005 and 2012, when the victim was aged below 13 years old.

Investigating officer Det Con Darren Lipscomb said: “The victim first contacted police about the abuse she suffered in summer 2013 after finally being able to speak about the offences to those close to her.

“She’s been extremely courageous in being able to describe what happened to her and she provided compelling evidence which helped to secure justice in this case.

“John Fouracres committed a disgusting series of offences over a long period of time and his actions have had a lasting impact on his victim.

“I hope other victims of sexual abuse can draw strength from this conviction and find the strength to speak to us, no matter how long ago offences were committed.”

PHOTO - RIGHT: John Edward Fouracres, of Woolavington, was jailed for 11 years on Monday at Taunton Crown Court.

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