Paedophile Paul Read Jailed for Rape and Sexual Assault
Paul Read, once from Morehall Avenue, was arrested on December 17, 2021, after police learned a young girl had been sexually assaulted earlier that month. The sickening horrors didn’t stop there.
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Details soon emerged that Read, now 40, had also raped the victim during an appalling ordeal at her own home. kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police launched a thorough investigation, leading to Read being charged with two sexual offences linked to this case.
Justice Served at Canterbury Crown Court
Following a trial, Read was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. On Friday, July 5, 2024, he was slammed with an 11-year jail sentence at Canterbury Crown Court.
Detective Constable Gemma Chadwick of East Kent’s Vulnerability Investigation Team said: “Read has shown no remorse and denied his crimes, which forced this case to trial. I praise the victim’s bravery in bringing him to justice. This sentence hopefully brings her some closure. We remain committed to prosecuting sexual offenders.”
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