DAVID CASS FROM TAMWORTH SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR RAPE AND SEX OFFENCES

In a case that has shocked the community of Tamworth, David Cass, aged 53, of Deer Park Road, Fazeley, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being convicted of multiple heinous crimes involving a young girl. The conviction came after a rigorous seven-day trial during which Cass was found guilty of eight counts of rape, a charge that underscores the severity of his actions.

In addition to the rape charges, Cass was also convicted of a series of other sexual offences, including attempted rape, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior. On the very first day of the trial, Cass pleaded guilty to an additional 21 offences, among which was the possession of indecent photographs of a child, further illustrating the extent of his criminal conduct.

The court sentenced Cass to an extended sentence, which mandates that he will serve a minimum of 12 years before any possibility of review. Following this period, he will remain on license for an additional four years, subject to strict supervision and conditions. The court also imposed a sexual harm prevention order to restrict his future activities and ordered that he be placed on the sex offenders register for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions.

His arrest was initially made on November 14, 2016, after the victim confided in her teacher about the abuse, leading to police suspicion. Further investigations culminated in his re-arrest on October 18, 2017, on suspicion of taking indecent images, which added to the charges against him. Cass’s case has brought to light the disturbing nature of his offences and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals in the community of Tamworth.