Plymouth man jailed for child sexual offences
He must also sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
A man has been jailed for six years after being convicted by a jury of non-recent child sex offences.
Peter Lamble, 47, of Citadel Road in Plymouth, was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court on Tuesday 18 February after being convicted at a trial of sexual activity with a child aged between 13 and 15, and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
Lamble was found not guilty of a further four counts and a jury failed to reach a verdict on another three. A decision was made not to seek a retrial on the counts for which the jury was unable to reach a decision.
He must also sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
During the trial the court heard how Lamble sexually abused the girl at a number of locations, including in Plymouth and in Cornwall.
The victim in the case later confronted Lamble, who apologised and said he didn’t know what he was doing.
The abuse has had a considerable psychological effect on the victim, who bravely reported what had happened in 2020, leading to a full police investigation.
Lamble denied any wrongdoing in interview.
Officers in the case, DC Alicia Pointon said: “The victim in this case has displayed incredible courage by reporting what happened and remaining engaged throughout the investigation and subsequent court process.
“Peter Lamble has never had the courage to admit what he did and by continuing not to do so he forced the victim to give evidence at a trial.
“It is due to her strength and bravery that he has now been sentenced for his offending.
“It is never too late to report sexual abuse and any report will be thoroughly investigated by the force.”