March 2016 PCSO jailed for raping a young child and having sex with a dog A PCSO from Shrewsbury has been jailed for 11 years and four months for raping a young child and having sex with a dog. Last month Derren Jon Tomlinson, 44, had admitted a charge of rape of a girl under the age of 13 as well as one count of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. Tomlinson also admitted one charge of beastiality, in relation to having sex with a dog. He had been a PCSO nine years prior to these offences. Judge Robin Onions jailed Tomlinson of Riverdale Road in Shrewsbury, today at Shrewsbury Crown Court. He said Tomlinson he had caused “immeasurable harm” and the offences had required a significant degree of planning. Judge Onions said Tomlinson had been unable to control himself and posed a significant risk of reoffending. Tomlinson received concurrent jail terms for the offences February 2016 PCSO admits raping young child & engaging in sexual activity with dog A PCSO from Shrewsbury today admitted raping a child who was aged under 13-years-old and engaging in sexual activity with a dog. Derren Jon Tomlinson, 44, admitted a charge of rape of a girl under the age of 13 as well as one count of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. At Shrewsbury Crown Court today Tomlinson also admitted one charge of bestiality, when the court heard he pleaded guilty to having sex with a dog. The police community support officer, of Riverdale Road in Shrewsbury, was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for sentencing on March 21. Tomlinson was suspended from his role as a PCSO with West Mercia Police on November 25. The court heard the offences took place in October last year. A 40-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and bestiality was released with no further action Speaking after the court hearing, chief superintendent Charles Hill said: “These abhorrent acts have understandably caused a huge amount of shock and distress. “As soon as information regarding these offences came to light Derren Tomlinson was arrested and a comprehensive investigation was launched in order to bring him to justice. “We now await the sentencing before issuing any further comment.”