Chippenham paedophile jailed after admitting ‘horrific’ child rape offences
A man from Chippenham has been jailed after admitting to raping a young boy multiple times. James Morrison, of no fixed address, a 19 year and four month sentence – 13 years and four months of which must be served in prison and six years on extended licence – after carrying out the ‘horrific’ crimes and threatening his victim. On July 18, Morrison, 31, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court and pleaded guilty to four counts of raping a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and engage in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child.
He was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, November 22. As well as his jail sentence he was also issued with a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register for life. Wiltshire Police has praised Morrison’s victim for his bravery in coming forward, after the offender threatened him, making him feel unable to tell anyone about the abuse.
Detective Investigator Francesca Mason, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “After committing these horrific crimes, Morrison made threats towards his victim which made him feel trapped and unable to confide in his parent.” “Fortunately, the victim’s mum found messages on her son’s phone which led to her son disclosing exactly what had happened and the subsequent police report,” DI Mason continued. “I would like to commend the young victim for the bravery he has shown during the court process – maturity far beyond his years following what has been an incredibly traumatic ordeal.
“I am pleased Morrison has been given a lengthy custodial sentence, reflecting the horrific nature of his crimes.
He took advantage of a vulnerable child, abusing him and then making threats towards him.
“As a member of the CAIT team, I would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse to report it to police immediately so that we can put offenders like Morrisons before the courts.”