Daniel Asquith-Jepson, aged 33, repeatedly sexually abused and raped a young girl with no care for the impact that his crimes had on his victim, heard Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday (29 February)
The court heard how Asquith-Jepson denied all the charges put to him, accusing his victim of lying and displayed no remorse for his evil actions.
Asquith-Jepson of Cliffe Road, Brampton Bierlow, was sentenced to seventeen years in prison for his crimes. Sixteen of these years are to be served as custodial and the last year is to be on license.
After a 5 day trial on an earlier date in February, at the same court, Asquith-Jepson was found guilty of a total of seventeen offences – three counts of rape of a female child under thirteen, two counts of attempted rape of a female child under thirteen, two counts of indecent assault on a female under fourteen, three counts of sexual assault of a child under thirteen, three counts of rape of a female under sixteen, three counts of attempted rape of a female under sixteen, and one count of causing or inciting a female child under sixteen to engage in sexual activity.
Officer in charge of the case, Investigations Officer Emily Cookson said: “The victim in this case has shown remarkable bravery and strength in coming forward and reporting the abuse, and throughout the case. I would like to commend her for this. Her strength has supported us in getting a dangerous and prolific offender off the streets.
“I’m pleased Asquith-Jepson will now serve a long sentence behind bars for his sickening crimes.”
“The victim will have to live with the consequences of the abuse for the rest of her life, but I hope that with support and time she will be able to move on with her life. Everyone deserves to have a voice, thank you for allowing me to help you find yours”
