ANTHONY HARVEY FROM CHADDESDEN AND SINFIN JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN DERBY CAR PARK

In a case that has shocked the local communities of Chaddesden and Sinfin, Anthony Harvey, a 48-year-old man, has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting an underage girl in a public car park within Derby. The incident, which took place sometime between January 2015 and September 2016, was brought to light after the victim courageously came forward nearly a year later, in September 2017.

Following a thorough investigation by Derbyshire police, Harvey was formally charged with the sexual assault of a minor. The case was brought before Derby Crown Court, where a jury deliberated and ultimately found him guilty of the offence. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details about the incident, which occurred in a city car park, though specific location details within Derby were not disclosed in the report.

According to a spokesperson for Derbyshire police, the victim’s bravery in reporting the crime was instrumental in initiating the investigation. The police statement emphasized the importance of community cooperation in tackling such serious offences, stating: “The victim came forward in September 2017 and we opened an investigation.”

Anthony Harvey, who has previously resided on Wiltshire Road and more recently on Osprey Close in Sinfin, was sentenced to 54 months in prison. In addition to his incarceration, he has been placed on the sex offenders’ register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities following his release. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to protect minors and hold offenders accountable within the Derby area.