ALFRETON MAN DAVID TURNLEY JAILED FOR SEX WITH TEENAGE GIRL NEAR HER 16TH BIRTHDAY IN DERBYSHIRE

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Alfreton and the wider Derbyshire area, David Turnley, aged 36, has been sentenced to prison for engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl who was under the age of consent at the time. The incident, which took place in 2011, involved a series of troubling events that culminated in Turnley's conviction and subsequent imprisonment.

According to court proceedings, Turnley's relationship with the girl began when they first met at a social event. The girl, who was only 14 at the time, did not reside in Derbyshire but managed to obtain Turnley's mobile phone number and initiated contact through text messages. Prosecutor Mark Knowles explained that after this initial contact, the two maintained regular communication, speaking daily on the phone, which gradually led to a closer relationship.

Five months after their initial meeting, Turnley and the girl met in person for the first time, sharing a kiss. The situation escalated when, just two weeks before her 16th birthday, she stayed overnight at Turnley's residence in Alfreton. During this visit, they engaged in sexual activity for the first time, an act that was deemed illegal given her age at the time. The court heard that after she turned 16, the girl frequently stayed at Turnley's house, and he expressed a desire to keep their relationship a secret from others.

The case came to light when the girl confided in others about her relationship, leading to police involvement. Turnley was arrested and taken into custody, where he chose to answer