January 2016: Now released and living in Blackburn October 2014 JAILED: Teenager who raped 12-year-old girl A TEENAGER is behind bars after admitting raping a 12-year-old girl and possessing indecent images of children. Mark Cox, aged 19, formerly of Manchester Road, Bury, cried at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday as he was sentenced to three years in a young offenders institution. He admitted 15 charges, including 12 counts of possessing explicit photographs of children. The court heard Cox began messaging the victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and pressurised her into sending indecent pictures of her to him. He then invited the girl — who was only 12 years old — to his home in Manchester Road, where he raped her. The crime came to light when the child went to a sexual-health clinic with a friend and staff uncovered the crime. After being arrested by police, Cox was discovered to have indecent images of children on his mobile phone, including one with a girl thought to be as young as 11. The court heard how Cox had an unhealthy and “immature” interest in young girls. Cox, now of Pansy Street South, Accrington, was given three years’ custody for raping a child under the age of 13, and 15 months for inciting a girl under the 13 to engage in sexual activity. He was also given a three-month sentence for 12 charges of possessing indecent images of children. Cox will service the sentences concurrently. He was also given a sexual offences prevention order for 10 years. Documentary which covered his arrest – From 43 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9UpvO1-ntk