Plymouth child rapist jailed
Dillon Marsh has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.
A Plymouth child rapist has been jailed for 22 years and six months for attacking two young victims.
Dillon Marsh was also sentenced for throwing petrol bombs at a family home starting a fire that could have cost lives.
30-year-old Marsh appeared at Plymouth Crown Court for sentence on Thursday the 12th of November having been found guilty at trial of three rapes of a child under 13, three times causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and seven sexual assaults of a child under 13.
The court heard how Marsh targeted the two victims who were between the ages of six and 10. He raped and sexually abused them on numerous occasions. Marsh also used violence and threats towards his victims on occasions.
During interview, Marsh denied any sexual offending towards the victims had taken place.
Marsh, of Mount Gould Road, also pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life, in relation to an incident where petrol bombs were thrown at a family home in Plymouth which started a fire. It took place on the 27th of October 2021 when Marsh threw two petrol bombs at the property. The petrol bombs caused a window to smash but nobody was injured.
At the sentencing hearing, Marsh was made subject of a 30 year sexual harm prevention order at the sentencing hearing.
Officer in the case Detective Constable Paul Enticknap said: “We welcome the sentence given to Dillon Marsh at Plymouth Crown Court."
“Marsh committed the most vile sexual abuse against two young children – abuse which has had a considerable psychological impact on their lives."
“Marsh has never showed any remorse for his devastating actions and denied any wrongdoing in interview."
“I would like to thank the victims in this case for having the bravery to talk about what they suffered at the hands of Marsh, and remaining engaged throughout the legal process."
“I hope this sentence allows them to move on with their lives."
“Anybody who has been the victim of sexual abuse, regardless of when it has taken place, is asked to contact us. Each report will be investigated.”