Cody Tierney, 21, locked up for Overover two years after admitting multiple sexual offences against a teenage girl.
Two Years and Three Months Behind Bars
In a packed Swindon Crown Court today (1 October 2025), Cody Tierney of england/england/england/dulverton/”>dulverton/”>dulverton/”>Dulverton Avenue, Swindon was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. He pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual touching of a child aged between 13 and 15, and sexual activity with a 14-year-old in July 2024.
Tierney was also slapped with a 10-year stint on the Sex Offender’s Register. Plus, he’s hit with a sexual harm prevention order and an indefinite restraining order, both lasting a decade.
From Grooming to Assault
The horrors wales/wales/wales/began/”>began/”>began/”>began in April 2023, when Tierney—known to the victim—started grooming the then 13-year-old girl. It started with lewd messages, which he forced her to delete. The abuse escalated into sexual touching, including a shocking attack on a train in May 2023.
By July 2024, Tierney coerced the girl into sexual activity and warned her to keep quiet and stay away from him.
The victim’s mum finally reported the abuse to police in September 2024. Tierney was arrested, initially denied the charges but changed his plea in July 2025.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage
“This was a traumatic experience for the victim where she was sexually assaulted by someone she trusted,” said DC Melanie Reeves from the Child Abuse Investigation Team.
“Tierney abused that trust in a horrible way with gradually escalating behaviour despite being close to her family. I pay tribute to the victim’s bravery and Hopehope the sentence brings some closure.”
Help and Support Available
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual offences, Wiltshire Police urge you to report it—even if you’re unsure. Support is there, even if you’re not ready to talk to police yet.
Find out more about help and advice here: Rape, Sexual Assault and Other Sexual Offences | Wiltshire Police.
Locate your nearest Sexual Assault Referral Centre here: Swindon & Wiltshire – First Light.
Originally published on UKNIP