‘Predator’ paedophile in Telford carried out sex attacks on girl

A ‘predator’ paedophile who preyed on a teenage girl and carried out a series of sex attacks on her has been put behind bars. Dillon Robb, aged 29, carried out the sex attacks on the girl, aged between 13 and 15, in Telford in a two-month period in August and September last year.

The 29-year-old, whose address was now given as HMP Hewell, between Bromsgrove and Redditch in Worcestershire, was convicted of four counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15.

He was also convicted of two further counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child. Robb was jailed for six years and three months for the six offences at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday (December 13).

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He was also given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and has been placed on the sex offenders register for life. A West Mercia Police officer involved in the investigation described Robb as a ‘predator’ and praised his victim’s courage for coming forward and helping to secure the conviction.

Detective Sergeant Benjamin Poppleton said “I would like to recognise the bravery of the victim in coming forward and helping to secure this sentence. I hope today’s sentence brings some justice.

We will continue to crackdown on predators like Robb, and ensure their offending is punished. I hope this case demonstrates to the community of Shropshire that West Mercia Police take reports of sexual offences seriously, and won’t hesitate to investigate thoroughly and robustly to bring offenders to justice.”

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A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “If you’ve been affected by sexual abuse then local support is available from the Victim Advice Line. Support is available by telephone on 0800 9523000, via email at: info@victimadviceline.org.uk and through live chat on victimadviceline.org.uk.

“The Victim Advice Line is a free and confidential service offering advice, practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime, regardless how long ago it happened or whether it has been reported to the police.”