Charles Kirkby sentenced for 30 months
A Devon man has been jailed for 30 months after admitting the sexual abuse of a child.
Charles Kirkby, who is 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 Mr Kirkby was arrested the same evening.
In interview he stated he was under the influence of alcohol but denied any sexual offending.
Mr Kirkby was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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.”
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