A man has today (Oct 10) been jailed for rape and sexual assault against a child.
Raif Mentesh, 45, of Dowbeck Road, Carlisle was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court to 14 years imprisonment.
He must also register with police indefinitely and was made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
This offending occurred against one victim, prior to 2024.
Detective Constable Linzi Wilkinson from Cumberland CID said “If you are a child or young person and have been victim to sexual offences, please tell someone and report this to police so that we can investigate.
“We take reports of this nature extremely seriously and we will do everything in our power to bring offenders to justice, as seen in today case.
“Support is available and the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances."
HOW DO I REPORT TO POLICE?
If you wish to report to police you can do so online at Report a crime | Cumbria Police.
You can also phone on 101.
Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
A list of services available in your postcode area are summarised here: Find Specialist Sexual Violence Support in The North West
For a full list of support services available, visit: Support after rape and sexual assault | Cumbria Police