Salisbury man jailed for 14 years for child sex offences

Wednesday, 6 September 2023 01:00

A man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault on a child.

Stephen Harrison, 40, of Barrington Road, Salisbury, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday (5th September).

At a previous hearing, Harrison pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child under 13 and attempted rape.

The offences took place on various dates between 2015 and 2020.

Detective Constable Dawn Rowan said: “Firstly, I would like to praise the victim in this case who has shown bravery and courage well beyond her years in reporting this to police and ensuring this dangerous man is put behind bars.

“Harrison has shown little remorse for his despicable actions, continuing to lie through numerous police interviews before eventually pleading guilty in court.

“I am pleased that we were able to secure this conviction and see Harrison sentenced.

“We are committed to targeting individuals who commit such abhorrent crimes, regardless of how much time has passed since.

“I would urge anyone reading this who has experienced something similar to report it to police immediately – you will be fully supported through the process by specially trained officers.”

You can report concerns to the police via 101.

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