MAN JAILED FOR 16 YEARS AFTER OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG GIRLS
A man from Long Eaton, Derbyshire, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of a series of heinous sexual offenses committed against young girls in the area.Ryan Chadwick, 23, of College Street, Long Eaton, carried out these crimes against three girls under the age of 16 over several months.
The investigation revealed that Chadwick first contacted his initial victim via social media.
In February 2020, he engaged her on Snapchat and offered her money in exchange for sex.
He then met with her in person and had sex with her twice.
Chadwick then assaulted another girl under 13, attempting to rape her twice in May 2020.
Shortly thereafter, he had sex with a third underage girl on two separate occasions.
He admitted to numerous offenses during prior court proceedings.
At Nottingham Crown Court, Chadwick pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including several counts of assault by penetration and engaging in sexual activity with a child, as well as two counts each of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and attempted rape of a child, and paying for sexual services from a child.
He was sentenced to 16 years' imprisonment, with a minimum term of two-thirds to be served before parole consideration.
Additionally, he was subjected to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which prohibits any contact with girls under the age of 16.
He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life and is permanently banned from working with children.
Detective Constable Claire McKeown, who led the investigation into Chadwick, said he had shown no remorse.
"I cannot give praise enough to the three girls in this case, who came forward and bravely spoke about their individual ordeals at the hands of Chadwick," she said.
"This sentencing reflects the seriousness of Chadwick's crimes, for which he showed no remorse, and I am hopeful that it will give some closure to each of the girls whose lives have been turned upside down as a result.
"My message to anyone reading this who may have also suffered sexual assault or abuse, whether now or in the past, is please speak to someone.
There is help available, whether you wish to involve the police or not.
"If you do feel able to contact us, we will always listen, investigate and support you through the process."
