May 2014 Oldham man jailed for rape and having sex with a child A man has been jailed for historic sex offences against two teenage girls. Peter Britain, 33, of Failsworth, Oldham, was sentenced to 13 and a half years atManchester Crown Court in Minshull Street for offences committed in 2007 and 2008. He was found guilty after a trial of three counts of rape and two counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences came to light after one of the victims told her partner what had taken place and Britain was arrested in February last year. Justin Hayhoe, Senior Crown Advocate for CPS North West said: “Peter Britain was well aware of the ages of his young victims when he deliberately targeted them. “I would like to offer my thanks to the victims for reporting the abuse to the police and then supporting the prosecution case. They were able to give their evidence to the court from behind screens so they would not have to come face to face with their abuser. “Britain denied the offences ever took place throughout the case, but thanks to the victims compelling evidence, the jury convicted him of the offences committed against them. “The CPS and the Police are dedicated to bringing before the courts anyone who commits sexual offences against children and will support the victims of such offences in any way possible.”