A man has been given a 19 year custodial sentence for a string of sexual assaults against young girls.
Glenn Poyner, of Oxfordshire, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to eight offences, including rape of underage girls.
The 35-year-old carried out the offences between 2018 and 2021 in the West Mercia Police force area.
He was sentenced today (Friday 1 September) at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Ryan, said: âWe welcome the sentence that has been handed to Poyner today as this investigation was harrowing for all involved.
âPoyner is a highly dangerous individual who preyed on young girls, and it is incomprehensible that he would commit such crimes against them.
âMy hope is that this substantial prison sentence will bring some measure of comfort to those whose lives have been damaged by Poynerâs predatory and sickening actions.â
Anyone who needs help relating to child sexual images can get anonymous and confidential help from Stop it Now! by calling 0808 1000 900.
Anyone who has been a victim of online child sexual abuse, or is worried they could become a victim, can call 101 or visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/.
If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact Childline anonymously on 0800 1111, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, also anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
