A man from Whitehaven was yesterday (Feb 9) sentenced for child sex offences.
Jamie Hardy, 34, of Meadow Road, Whitehaven was jailed for five years four months for the following offences:
- Three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl.
- Engaging in sexual communication with a child
- Adult meeting a girl under 16 following sexual grooming.
The offences are against one victim.
He was also given a restraining order and Sexual harm prevention order.
Speaking on the case Detective Constable Kathryn Chestney said “Hardy was aware of the victims age when he committed the offences and denied them in interview.
“In attempt to hide his offending Hardy wiped his phone removing any evidence of his communication with the child.
“He did this the day after officers were contacted and was aware he was wanted by officers.
“This sentence demonstrates to the public how seriously such offending is taken.
“If you are a child or young person and have been affected by sexual abuse, please tell someone and report this to police so that we can investigate.
“Your report will be dealt with sensitively and professionally.”
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.