A Plymouth man has been locked up for 12 years after sexually abusing a teenage girl. Peter Orme, 34, of York Road, Plymouth, was convicted of multiple serious sexual offences.
Horrific Crimes and Court Sentence
At Bristol Crown Court on 20 October, Orme was found guilty of two counts of rape against a child, ten counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and one count of sexual communication with a child. He now faces an extended licence period of two years and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The court heard how Orme abused the victim repeatedly over several months. The victim bravely reported the abuse, sparking a police investigation. Orme denied all charges but was convicted based on the evidence.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage
“We welcome the sentence given to Peter Orme, who abused his position of trust and showed no remorse or accountability for his actions,” said Police Staff Investigator Aimee Cattell from Plymouth’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team. “I would like to thank the victim in this case who had the courage to come forward and report these incidents to us. We appreciate how difficult this was. We hope this sentence reassures victims of sexual offending that all reports to police will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by our officers.”
Need Support? Help Is Available
If you have been affected by this story, support services are ready to help. Visit https://orlo.uk/WCZ4q for advice on your rights and navigating the criminal justice system.
- Victim Support: 0808 1689 111
- Devon and Cornwall Police Victim Care Unit: 01392 475900
- National Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999
- Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC): 0300 303 4626
