Swansea man jailed 21 years for 35 sex attacks on teenage girl near Ammanford

Jordan Richards, 35, admitted 31 counts of rape and producing over 600 indecent images of a child. He was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

Kidderminster man sentenced to 21 years for rape and abuse of teenager in Carmarthenshire

Jordan Richards, 35, of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, has been jailed for 21 years after admitting 35 sexual offences against a teenage girl, including 31 counts of rape, the Daily Express reports.

Swansea Crown Court heard that the offences took place near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, between 2012 and 2016. The victim was aged between 13 and 17 during that period. Richards also admitted three counts of assault by penetration of a female aged 15 or 16, and one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child aged 13 to 15.

In addition to the contact offences, Richards admitted producing more than 600 indecent images of the same child. He had initially denied all charges but changed his plea on every count on the second day of his trial.

Judge Huw Rees sentenced Richards to 21 years in prison, plus a four-year extension period, describing him as "cruel and isolating." The judge said Richards had taken pleasure in producing the images, which reflected his "lustful and filthy attitude" towards the girl.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the survivor welcomed the outcome and thanked the force for the "time, dedication and support" shown throughout the trial. In a statement issued on her behalf, she said the case had not "been easy at all" but urged others to come forward.

"We are not victims, we are survivors," she said.

Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock praised the survivor's decision to report the abuse, saying it had taken "immense courage" to come forward after being subjected to "abhorrent sexual abuse" by Richards.

"I truly hope that this result gives them a sense of justice and peace and enables them to move forward with their life," Pocock added.

He also expressed hope that the conviction would reassure other survivors who had not yet come forward that "justice can be served despite the time that may have passed."

Source: Daily Express