PAUL READ FROM FOLKESTONE SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN KENT

A man named Paul Read, hailing from Folkestone, has been officially convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, resulting in a sentence of eleven years in prison.

Read, who previously resided on Morehall Avenue in Folkestone, faced serious charges including rape and sexual assault. Despite his denial of these allegations, the case was thoroughly examined in a trial held at Canterbury Crown Court. After careful consideration of the evidence presented, the jury found Read guilty of the charges brought against him.

According to police reports, officers from Kent Police arrested Paul Read on December 17, 2021, in connection with a reported sexual assault incident. The investigation was initiated promptly after the victim came forward, leading authorities to charge Read with two separate sexual offences.

Detective Constable Gemma Chadwick, a member of East Kent’s Vulnerability Investigation Team, provided a statement emphasizing the gravity of the case. She said, "Read has shown no remorse for his actions and did not admit his crimes, leading to the case going to trial. I commend the victim for her courage, which has resulted in Read's conviction and sentencing. I hope his time in jail offers her some closure. We will continue to seek justice for sexual offenders."

On July 5, at Canterbury Crown Court, Paul Read was sentenced to serve eleven years behind bars for his crimes. The verdict underscores the seriousness with which the justice system in Kent treats sexual offences and the commitment to protecting victims from such heinous acts.