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Westcliff man jailed for child rapes and sexual assaults

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 21:14 · Archive

Kevin King, 65, was sentenced to 17 years and three months in custody plus two years and nine months on extended licence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults of a child.

Kevin King, 65, of Seaforth Road, Westcliff, was sentenced to 17 years and three months in custody, with an additional two years and nine months on extended licence, after being found guilty of a string of child sex offences. He was convicted following a trial at Basildon Crown Court in June.

The offences had taken place over several years, starting when the victim was still in primary school. King was arrested after the survivor, with the support of her parents, reported the abuse to police. He denied the allegations and gave no comment during interview.

One of his survivors has spoken about her experience and the support she received. She said her recovery was only just beginning but would not have happened without the support of Essex Police and support services. She praised an officer named Jane, saying she stayed in contact throughout the investigation, checked she was okay and kept her updated on developments.

The survivor said: 'Everything changed when I spoke to Jane. You can tell straight away she wants to help you. I just didn't know there were officers like her.' She added that she wanted other people to know 'that you won't be ignored and you do matter' and encouraged others to come forward.

Westcliff man jailed for child rapes and sexual assaults
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