A TEENAGE boy in Amesbury received an eight year sentence after raping three teenage girls and sexually assaulting a fourth.
It was revealed that he targeted the girls on social media and convinced them to meet up before sexually assaulting them.
The 16-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of raping a 14-year-old and 13-year-old girl, raping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, following a trial in January at Basingstoke Youth Court.
The shocking rapes and sexual assaults took place on four separate occasions between May 2023 and December 2024, with the four victims unknown to one another.
On one of the occasions, the defendant plied a victim with vodka before raping her.
Following an investigation by the Child Abuse Investigation Team in Melksham, the defendant was charged with the offences and remanded into custody.
Today (July 18) at Salisbury Crown Court, he was given an eight-year custodial sentence, firstly at a secure training centre then a young offender’s institution, plus a further six years on licence.
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He will be required to sign on to the Sex Offenders Register for life and be the subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
He is also the subject of an indefinite restraining order against all four victims.
Speaking after the sentencing, DC Dan England said: “The conviction of this teenage boy for heinous crimes of rape and sexual assault against four young girls highlights the troubling issue of toxic sexual behaviours in some young men.
“These behaviours, which can stem from a variety of societal influences, must be addressed through education and open dialogue, in the home, at school, workplaces and throughout our entire community.
“Our young people must understand the importance of consent and the profound impact that their actions can have on others, and we will continue to work collectively to instil a sense of respect and accountability.
“My thoughts are firmly with the victims, who have shown remarkable courage and resilience throughout this ordeal. It is their bravery in coming forward that has brought this perpetrator to justice. I applaud their strength in the face of such unimaginable trauma and thank them for putting their trust in us.
“As a community, we must continue to support survivors of sexual violence.”
Anyone who has been sexually abused or knows someone who has is asked to report it to police by calling 999 or through our website.
For information on what support is available for victims, visit: Support after rape and sexual assault | Wiltshire Police
Support agencies can be found here: Advice about child abuse | Wiltshire Police
For more information around consent, visit: Consent | Wiltshire Police
He should be named and people should know who they have living among them. This is the normal youth today. Its so sad. No discipline leads to no respect!