A man from Stone has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for multiple child sexual offences.
Bradley Yates, aged 23, of Lichfield Street, was jailed today (Tuesday 6th May) at Shrewsbury Crown Court. He was convicted in January at Stafford Crown Court of the rape of a boy aged between 13 and 15, along with three counts of sexual activity with a boy in the same age range. He also pleaded guilty to a further three counts of sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15.
Yates has been placed on the Sexual Offenders Register and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which will remain in place for ten years.
The offences came to light following a report made in 2021. An investigation was carried out by the child protection team at Staffordshire Police.
Detective Constable Jacob Thackstone, of the child protection team, said:
“I commend the bravery of the victim for reporting the offences and for giving evidence during the trial.”
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Jo H
Congratulations to Staffs Police Child Abuse Investigation Team.
I am both personally and professionally aware of the huge amount of hard work, dedication and passion you put into getting justice for children and young people.
This was a fantastic result for the young person(s) family. One more sexual predator off the streets of our amazing town. Thank you.