Cleator Moor man jailed for seven and a half years for series of offences
Jake Mattinson-Smith convicted of sexual assault, false imprisonment, and more
Jake Mattinson-Smith, a 26-year-old from Cleator Moor, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison following his conviction for a series of serious offences.
He was found guilty of sexual activity and sexual assault against a teenage girl, sexual assault against a child under 13, as well as false imprisonment, assault, and criminal damage.
In addition, Mattinson-Smith admitted to making indecent images of children and assaulting an emergency worker.
He has been placed under an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and restraining orders have been issued to protect his victims.
Detective Linzi Wilkinson commended the victims for their resilience throughout the investigation and emphasized the commitment of Cumbria Police to holding such perpetrators accountable.
“I would urge anyone who has been subject to offences of this nature to come forward," Detective Wilkinson said.
Support services for victims are available, with more information found at the Cumbria Police website.
Anyone wishing to report a crime can do so via the Cumbria Police's online portal or by calling 101, and should call 999 in emergencies.