Jailed for rapes and sexual offences against a child

Banbury man sentenced at Oxford Crown Court

A man who lived in Banbury has been sent to prison for 19 years after he was convicted of a string of rapes and sexual offences against a child.  

56-year-old Ian Bailey pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a girl, and taking an indecent photograph/pseudo photograph of a child.

Although he pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape of a child, a jury disagreed and unanimously found him guilty of all four counts, following a trial that concluded at Oxford Crown Court on February 10.

Bailey was yesterday sentenced to an extended prison sentence, consisting of 19 years immediate custody and a further six years on licence.

Formerly of Southam Road, Bailey had abused the victim on multiple occasions, whereby he subjected her to rape and sexual assaults in various locations across Oxfordshire.   He also took indecent images of the child.

Bailey was arrested on 21 July last year and was charged with the offences on 10 August.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Phil Rowles of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “Bailey’s horrendous acts took place over a number of years and his offending had a devastating impact on the victim.

“The victim in this case has been incredibly brave in coming forwards, and I would like to praise her and her family for this courage and resolve.

“I sincerely hope that this sentence will help to provide some closure and allow them to move forwards.

“I again encourage anybody who is affected or may be suffering from abuse to come forward.

“No matter what the passage of time, we are committed to investigating such heinous crimes and will seek to bring offenders before the courts.”

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Published: 05/04/2022 10:00am by Banbury FM Newsteam

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