Charles Kirkby, 39, of Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter, has been jailed for 30 months after admitting two sexual assaults on a girl under 13. He was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 13 June, having previously pleaded guilty to the offences.
A Devon man has been jailed for 30 months after admitting the sexual abuse of a child.
Charles Kirkby, 39, of Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter, appeared at Exeter Crown Court for sentencing on Friday 13 June after previously pleading guilty to two sexual assaults of a girl aged under 13.
At the sentencing hearing the court heard how Kirkby abused the girl on a date in 2024.
After the girl bravely told her mother, police were called and Kirkby was arrested the same evening.
In interview he stated he was under the influence of alcohol but denied any sexual offending.
Kirkby was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Officer in the case, DC Jon Stephens from the Public Protection Unit, said: “By bravely disclosing what had happened to her, the victim in this case has allowed us to investigate and bring Kirkby to justice for his offending.
“His actions were motivated by sexual desire and showed no consideration for the child victim.
“We ask anybody who has been the victim of child sexual abuse to report it, whether it be recent or non-recent, and we will investigate each matter thoroughly.”
If you have been affected by this article there is support available.
You can visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system.
You can also call Victim Support on 0808 1689 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.
Advice and support can also be found at:
National Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626
For more information please visit: www.dc.police.uk/Rape-SexualAssault
If you suspect a child is in immediate danger from sexual abuse or exploitation call 999 now. If it’s not an emergency please use the “Report” button on our website www.devon-cornwall.police.uk or call 101. You can report child sexual abuse anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
You will find more information and support regarding child abuse and exploitation here: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse
The Stop It Now charity provides an anonymous helpline for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and can help if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or have any concerns about another adult or young person www.stopitnow.org.uk
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