Lincolnshire man jailed for rape and sexual communication offences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:28 · Archive

Timothy Markham was sentenced to 14 years and two months for rape and sexual communication with a child.

Timothy Markham, 39, of Hawthorn Close in Fishtoft, Boston, was sentenced to 14 years and two months at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday, 22 October after being found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. He had denied all three charges but was convicted on 20 August.

Markham was given two 13-year sentences for rape, running concurrently, and a further 14 months for engaging in sexual communication with a child. He has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely, received an indefinite restraining order, and was handed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

Detective Constable Patrick Busby said the victims 'showed incredible bravery and strength' in supporting the investigation and thanked them for 'their courage and trust in Lincolnshire Police'.

How it is being reported

• Man jailed for rape and child sex offenceTimothy Markham, 39, of Boston, will also be on the sex offenders register indefinitely.BBC Lincolnshire · 27 Oct, 13:25
• Lincolnshire man sentenced after being found guilty of sexual offencesMarkham was sentenced to 14 years and two months imprisonmentLincolnshire Live · 27 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Timothy Markham · Boston · Fishtoft · Lincoln Crown Court · Lincolnshire Police

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