Man from Northwich jailed for raping and sexually assaulting teenager

A man from Northwich who raped and sexually assaulted a girl has been jailed.

Joseph Taylor, of Solvay Road, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

The 25-year-old appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 11 August where he was sentenced to six years and nine months.

The charges relate to series of sexual offences on a 16-year-old girl whilst Taylor himself was between 17 and 18-years-old.

Detective Constable Joe Duckworth said: “Firstly, I would like to commend the victim for the bravery she has shown throughout this investigation.

“Taylor intentionally targeted the victim at her most vulnerable state, and he purposefully chose to take advantage of her whilst she slept to avoid repercussions.

“Thankfully, as a result of the evidence provided by the victim and the evidence gathered during our investigation, Taylor is now facing a significant prison sentence and is no longer a danger to the general public.

“While the victim will never be able to forget what Taylor subjected her to, I do hope that the conclusion of this case provides some closure and enables her to move forward with her life.

“I also hope that this case encourages other victims of sexual offences to come forward and report them to us.

“Cheshire Constabulary treats all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and any reports will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.”

If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or know of someone who has, please contact Cheshire Police on 101, via the website or Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.