Samuel Netley Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Sexual Offences Against a Child
A 32-year-old convicted child sex offender has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple offences involving a teenage victim in Devon.
Samuel Netley, who has lived at numerous addresses across Devon and Cornwall, was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court after admitting to four counts of sexual activity with a child and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
His crimes were uncovered following an extensive examination of mobile phones, which provided crucial evidence of his grooming behaviour.
Police Statement
Detective Constable Simon Cooper, who led the investigation, commended the victim’s bravery, stating:
“We feel so proud of the victim in this case, a victim Samuel Netley targeted because she was a vulnerable child.
“It took tremendous courage for her to come forward and report these offences and to help us find a predator hidden behind lies and mobile phones. Her determination to fight for justice never wavered throughout the entirety of the investigation.”
He added:
“The sentence delivered shows how seriously we deal with sexual offences against children, and I am certain that the lives of many young girls have been protected for years to come.
“I hope with this positive outcome, more victims of crime will feel able to come forward and work with the police. Together, we can ensure dangerous offenders like Netley are brought to justice.”
Support for Victims
If you have been affected by this case, support is available:
- Victim Support: Call 0808 1689 111
- Devon and Cornwall Police Victim Care Unit: Call 01392 475900
- National Rape Crisis Helpline: Call 0808 802 9999
- Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC): Call 0300 303 4626
For more information, visit: www.dc.police.uk/Rape-SexualAssault
If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Non-emergency reports can be made via www.devon-cornwall.police.uk or by calling 101. Anonymous reports can be submitted through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
