An Edinburgh Paedophile, Keiren Sutherland, who repeatedly raped a five-year-old girl has been jailed for more than two decades following a lengthy investigation by Doncaster’s Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Unit.
Keiren Sutherland, 29, was found guilty of two counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and inducing a minor to see a sexual act following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court in May of this year.
Keiren Sutherland previously guilty to three counts of creating indecent photographs of a child after detectives forensically analysed his phone and discovered the images in a secure folder on it.
Keiren Sutherland, of Warriston Place in Edinburgh, originally of Doncaster, was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday (Thursday, July 11). He received an initial 18-year sentence before a judge ordered him to serve an additional seven years as a dangerous offender.
Detective Constable Dani Duncan-Blakley, the officer in charge of this case, stated:
“Keiren Sutherland is a dangerous sexual predator who is now back where he belongs thanks to the bravery of his young victim and her supportive family.”
“She underwent a horrible situation at a young age before bravely opening up to her family and the police what had happened.
“Without her evidence, Keiren Sutherland may never have been brought to justice, and to add insult to injury, he forced his victim and her relatives to go through a court trial, but I am grateful that the jury saw through his lies and found him guilty of the crimes he denied.
“This was a long and challenging investigation, and I am glad we were able to achieve this outcome for the victim and her family.
“I hope it inspires other sexual assault survivors to come forward and report these crimes to us, since we are here to listen, comprehend, and take action.
“We will support you through every stage of the process and ensure your voice is heard.”
In addition to the 25-year prison sentence, Keiren Sutherland received a 20-year restraining order against his victim.
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