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Pervert jailed for child abuse
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for two and a half years for of- fences involving a child more than 10 years ago. Paul Rigby (45) denied abusing his young victim during an inci- dent which took place in Maid- stone between 2008 and 2009. According to police, he had caused “immeasurable harm” to his victim, who has been left to live with the consequences of his actions He has been charged with two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Rigby pleaded not guilty at Wool- wich Crown Court, but was con- victed following a jury trial. On March 5, Rigby was sen- tenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment. He was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order and added to the sex offenders register, indefinitely.
Detective Constable Wendy Thatcher, of the West Kent Vul- nerability Investigation Team, said it was never too late to report a sexual assault to police.
DC Thatcher added: “The ab- horrent actions of people like Rigby cause immeasurable harm to their victims, who also have to live with these memories for the rest of their lives.
“Thankfully, in this case, justice has now been served and I would like to thank and commend the victim for their courage in coming forward. I would also advise any- one who has been a victim of any sexual offence, that it is never too late to report this to police. “We will always treat any infor- mation with the utmost confi- dence and sensitivity, and have a team of specialist officers who work relentlessly to ensure that offenders like Rigby are prose- cuted.”
Wintry winners chosen
YOUNGSTERS have had superb winter images rewarded by the Rotary Club of Kings Hill. Eleven entrants submitted photographs and three judges including president Penny Spiller, chose two winners. Ben Lucas, of Kings Hill, won the 11-13 years category with this image
“Last Ray”. Sharna Ambanpola, also of Kings Hill, came top of the 14-17 year olds’ section for her piece, “A natural beauty spotted in the wilder- ness”, a study in black and white of a robin.
Warning after sheep attacks
DOG walkers are being urged to keep their pets on a lead around live- stock after more than 20 attacks in four months. The most recent incident was reported in Loose on March 1. Two sheep were attacked by a dog, with one of them suffering a head in- jury. A total of 24 incidents have been recorded where dogs have at- tacked sheep, cows and other livestock.
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