A 37-YEAR-OLD MAN HAS BEEN JAILED FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING AND RAPING A GIRL UNDER THE AGE OF 13
Ashley Lamptey, residing on Watling Avenue in Edgware, Middlesex, appeared before Norwich Crown Court today to be sentenced.In April, he was found guilty on multiple charges, including two counts of raping a girl under 13, two counts of sexually assaulting a girl under 13 through penetration, and one count of encouraging a child to engage in sexual activities.
Lamptey’s crimes took place between 2020 and 2021 while he was living in Dereham, with the earliest incident occurring when the victim was just six years old.
He was detained after the victim disclosed the abuse to her mother.
During the sentencing hearing, Judge Katharine Moore characterized Lamptey as a dangerous individual who constitutes a serious threat to society.
He received a custodial sentence of 17 years, complemented by a five-year period on extended licence.
Additionally, Lamptey was mandated to register as a sex offender for life and was issued an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The victim’s mother issued a statement describing the lasting impact of the abuse on her daughter.
"She has frequent meltdowns where she will scream and cry uncontrollably.
"She tells me she’s had enough, nobody loves her, and she doesn't want to be here anymore.
"I have repeated nightmares nearly every night where I am trying to race to my daughter before Ashley Lamptey can get to her and in every nightmare I fail and then wake up.
"I feel like I am in my own prison." she said.
Detective Constable Carl Ritchie commented: "This was a deeply disturbing case which has left the victim with physical trauma and significant mental health disorders which will no doubt affect her for the rest of her life.
"Ashley Lamptey carried out this abuse on a young child to satisfy his own appalling and twisted desires.
"Furthermore he forced her to endure a trial and has shown no remorse for his actions."
