Rotherham man jailed for child sexual offences in 2000s and 2010s
The 36 year old was arrested after his victim came forward to police as an adult
Last updated 23rd Feb 2026
A Rotherham man has been jailed for almost eight years for the sexual abuse of a young boy in the 2000s and 2010s.
Ryan Walker, 36, of Wellcliffe Close, faced an investigation after his victim came forward in 2021 to report what happened to him.
Walker pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching and was found guilty of two counts of raping a boy under 13 during his trial, while being acquitted of two additional rape charges.
Walker received a sentence of seven years and eight months at Sheffield Crown Court and was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order.
Detective Constable Christian Dixon, who led on the case for South Yorkshire Police said: "From speaking to the victim in this case, I know that the sexual abuse he was subject to had a devastating effect on his mental health."
"I hope that this sentencing gives him some sort of closure after what must have been a harrowing and traumatic ordeal.
"Without his brave testimony, Walker would not have faced any kind of justice and I want to commend him for coming forward and reporting what happened to police.
"These offences were non-recent and I hope this case shows that no matter how long ago the offending happened, we are always ready to listen and to secure justice on your behalf.
"Please remember that it is never too late to report a sexual offence and it doesn’t matter how much time has passed.
"If you have been a victim or you know someone who has been a victim of this crime, please know that we are here to listen to you and support you through every step of the process."