GEORGE ANDERSON FROM TORBAY SENTENCED TO 19 YEARS FOR HORRIFIC CHILD RAPE AND ABUSE IN DEVON
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Torbay Rapist
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Torbay and the wider Devon area, George Anderson, a 27-year-old male nurse, was sentenced to over 19 years in prison for heinous crimes involving a three-year-old girl. The offences took place in November of the previous year, in a private residence, and not at his place of employment, which was Torbay Hospital where he worked as a psychiatric nurse at the time.
Anderson, who was found guilty of multiple serious charges, had previously admitted to six counts of taking indecent photographs of a child, the rape of a girl under the age of 13, two counts of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration, and making indecent images of a child. The court heard that he had deceived the young girl by claiming to be a doctor before subjecting her to a sickening assault. During the attack, Anderson filmed himself violating the child, an act that the judge at Exeter Crown Court described as 'inexplicable actions of the utmost depravity.'
The court was presented with a poignant and heartbreaking statement from the victim’s mother, who expressed the profound impact the incident had on her life. She described feeling as though she was 'the worst mother in the world' and detailed how her life had been shattered by the trauma. She explained that the assault had affected every aspect of her existence, and she now found it impossible to look at her daughter without feeling overwhelming distress. The mother shared her fears that her child's innocence had been irreparably lost and that every time a mobile phone or camera was pointed at her daughter, it would trigger painful memories. She also revealed her ongoing emotional struggle, stating, 'I feel like I am being watched all the time. I feel like the worst parent in the world. I feel like I have failed my daughter.'
Anderson, who was described as having no fixed address, admitted to the charges but claimed he could not remember the details of the assault, citing intoxication from alcohol and drugs at the time. The police investigation uncovered that Anderson had entered the child's bedroom and committed the assault while she was asleep. The following day, the young girl confided in her mother, revealing that someone had touched her and that the man had claimed to be a doctor while filming her on his phone. This prompted immediate police action, leading to Anderson’s arrest. During questioning, he admitted his actions but insisted he could not recall everything, asserting that he had never engaged in such conduct before.
Further examination of Anderson’s phone revealed he had recorded the abuse, with police discovering eight still images capturing the assault. The investigation also uncovered that Anderson had a collection of indecent images of children aged between seven and eleven on his iPad, including 287 Category C images, five Category B, and six Category A images, with Category A being the most severe. The court was told that Anderson had also admitted to taking indecent photographs of other children.
The victim’s mother expressed her ongoing anguish, stating, 'I cannot get George Anderson out of my head. I do not want him there and want it to stop. I feel so much anger and hatred towards him that it scares me.' Her family members were present in court to witness the sentencing, which was delivered by Mr. Justice Dingemans. The judge emphasized the severity and depravity of Anderson’s actions, noting that there was some evidence of a mental disorder linked to the offences, but that the actions themselves were 'inexplicable.'
He highlighted that despite the young age of the victim, she was aware of what was happening and had reported it to her mother, who confirmed that the trauma would have lifelong effects. Justice Dingemans sentenced Anderson to 19 years and four months in prison, with an additional one-year extension. The court also ordered that Anderson serve at least half of his sentence before being considered for parole, ensuring he remains incarcerated for a significant period to protect the public from further harm.
Anderson, who was found guilty of multiple serious charges, had previously admitted to six counts of taking indecent photographs of a child, the rape of a girl under the age of 13, two counts of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration, and making indecent images of a child. The court heard that he had deceived the young girl by claiming to be a doctor before subjecting her to a sickening assault. During the attack, Anderson filmed himself violating the child, an act that the judge at Exeter Crown Court described as 'inexplicable actions of the utmost depravity.'
The court was presented with a poignant and heartbreaking statement from the victim’s mother, who expressed the profound impact the incident had on her life. She described feeling as though she was 'the worst mother in the world' and detailed how her life had been shattered by the trauma. She explained that the assault had affected every aspect of her existence, and she now found it impossible to look at her daughter without feeling overwhelming distress. The mother shared her fears that her child's innocence had been irreparably lost and that every time a mobile phone or camera was pointed at her daughter, it would trigger painful memories. She also revealed her ongoing emotional struggle, stating, 'I feel like I am being watched all the time. I feel like the worst parent in the world. I feel like I have failed my daughter.'
Anderson, who was described as having no fixed address, admitted to the charges but claimed he could not remember the details of the assault, citing intoxication from alcohol and drugs at the time. The police investigation uncovered that Anderson had entered the child's bedroom and committed the assault while she was asleep. The following day, the young girl confided in her mother, revealing that someone had touched her and that the man had claimed to be a doctor while filming her on his phone. This prompted immediate police action, leading to Anderson’s arrest. During questioning, he admitted his actions but insisted he could not recall everything, asserting that he had never engaged in such conduct before.
Further examination of Anderson’s phone revealed he had recorded the abuse, with police discovering eight still images capturing the assault. The investigation also uncovered that Anderson had a collection of indecent images of children aged between seven and eleven on his iPad, including 287 Category C images, five Category B, and six Category A images, with Category A being the most severe. The court was told that Anderson had also admitted to taking indecent photographs of other children.
The victim’s mother expressed her ongoing anguish, stating, 'I cannot get George Anderson out of my head. I do not want him there and want it to stop. I feel so much anger and hatred towards him that it scares me.' Her family members were present in court to witness the sentencing, which was delivered by Mr. Justice Dingemans. The judge emphasized the severity and depravity of Anderson’s actions, noting that there was some evidence of a mental disorder linked to the offences, but that the actions themselves were 'inexplicable.'
He highlighted that despite the young age of the victim, she was aware of what was happening and had reported it to her mother, who confirmed that the trauma would have lifelong effects. Justice Dingemans sentenced Anderson to 19 years and four months in prison, with an additional one-year extension. The court also ordered that Anderson serve at least half of his sentence before being considered for parole, ensuring he remains incarcerated for a significant period to protect the public from further harm.