The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
A Holbeach 20-year-old has been given an eight-year sentence for raping a child.
Nathan Bossley, of Allison Avenue, Holbeach, appeared today at Lincoln Crown Court.
He was found guilty, following trial last month, of raping a child under the age of 13. The offences of rape occurred on at least three occasions and took place between December 27, 2019 and May 24 2021.
As well as the eight year term in a young offenders centre, a five year Sexual Harm Prevention Order was made and Bossley was ordered to keep to sex offender notification requirements for life.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Helen Morris, of Lincolnshire Police Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit said: “A child being abused in such an horrific way can never be undone. However, we hope that this sentence not only serves as a punishment for this man, but also as a warning to others of the consequences of such abhorrent crimes.
“Every allegation of sexual abuse will be treated with sensitivity and diligence. We understand the bravery required of a victim in coming forward and we owe it to every victim to do all in our power to ensure that perpetrators, such as Bossley, are brought to justice.”
“We know cases like this will disgust the public. But it is really important that we highlight them in order to give reassurance and confidence to other victims, that they can come forward, they will be taken seriously, they can trust us to do our job. It is also an opportunity to highlight the support that’s available.”
Available on the Lincolnshire Police website is advice for parents, guardians and professionals about child abuse and a section on support for victims of rape and sexual assault.
Spring Lodge is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for Lincolnshire. They provide help for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused at any point in their lives. They also have a specific section for support for under 18s.
The freephone NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 is available for anyone to report or seek advice about recent or non-recent abuse. Calls can be made anonymously.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a UK children’s charity dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and runs a confidential helpline 0808 1000 900.
