A MAN from Binfield will spend the next 13 years behind bars after being found guilty of six sexual offences.
Shane Matthew Chubb, 43, of Apsey Court was sentenced at Reading Crown Court today (Friday) after a jury unanimously found him guilty of raping a girl under the age of 16, and three counts of sexual activity with a child contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The offences, which all involved the same victim, took place in Berkshire between 2002 and 2009.
Chubb was also found guilty of two counts of making indecent images of children, offences which took place between the 2010 and 2014.
Investigating officer, Det Con Alex Marshall from Force CID, based at Maidenhead, said: “I am pleased that Chubb has been convicted and sentenced for his crimes. He took advantage of a young girl for his own gratification.
“I would like to pay tribute to the victim for coming forward and reporting the crimes committed against her. Hopefully now that justice has been served she can start to rebuild her life and begin to come to terms with what she has been put through.
“I hope that this sends the message to other victims that we will always take reports seriously, will investigate them fully and bring offenders to justice even if the offences might have happened some time ago.”
Thames Valley Police remind the public that victims of all sexual offences are afforded automatic anonymity.
If you wish to report an incident, please call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
