Weymouth man jailed for historic child rape offences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:44 · Archive

Liam Robert Porter, 35, of Weymouth, has been jailed for four years and six months after admitting three counts of rape of a child at Winchester Crown Court. The offences related to two incidents that took place at an address in Stalbridge between 2004 and 2007.

The abuse was first reported to Dorset Police in November 2025. Following an investigation by detectives, Porter was arrested on 23 December 2025 and later charged. He admitted the offences on 24 July 2026 and was sentenced on 9 October 2026. Porter has also been placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Detective Constable Louisa Scarlin of Dorset Police's Child Abuse Investigation Team praised the victim's courage, saying: 'She bravely came forward in November 2025, seeing a thorough investigation ensue and enquiries carried out to compile evidence and build a case.' Scarlin added that the case would not have been possible without the victim's continued support throughout the investigation and court process, and expressed hope that it would encourage other victims to come forward.

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• 'Despicable' child rapist jailed as victim praised for braveryWeymouth man Liam Robert Porter jailed for four years and six months for historic child rape offences in Stalbridge following a Dorset Police investigationBournemouth Echo · 9 Oct, 14:26
• 'Despicable' child rapist jailed as victim praised for braveryWeymouth man Liam Robert Porter jailed for four years and six months for historic child rape offences in Stalbridge following a Dorset Police investigationDorset Echo · 9 Oct, 13:23

In this story: Liam Robert Porter · Weymouth · Stalbridge · Dorset Police · Winchester Crown Court · Louisa Scarlin

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