Ian Bailey, aged 56, from Oxfordshire, pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a girl, and taking an indecent photograph/pseudo photograph of a child.
He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape of a child but was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of all four counts following a trial that concluded at Oxford Crown Court on 10 February.
Returning to the same court for sentencing yesterday (4/4), Bailey was given an extended prison sentence, consisting of 19 years of immediate custody and a further six years on licence.
Bailey abused the victim on multiple occasions, whereby he subjected her to rape and sexual assaults in various locations across Oxfordshire.
Bailey also took indecent images of the child.
Bailey was arrested on 21 July last year and was charged with the offences on 10 August.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Phil Rowles of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “Bailey’s horrendous acts took place over a number of years and his offending had a devastating impact on the victim.
“The victim, in this case, has been incredibly brave in coming forwards, and I would like to praise her and her family for this courage and resolve.
“I sincerely hope that this sentence will help to provide some closure and allow them to move forwards.
“I again encourage anybody who is affected or may be suffering from abuse to come forward.
“No matter what the passage of time, we are committed to investigating such heinous crimes and will seek to bring offenders before the courts.”
