DAREN BAKER FROM DAVENTRY ADMITS MULTIPLE RAPE CHARGES INVOLVING 12 AND 14-YEAR-OLDS

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Daventry, Daren Baker, aged 29, has admitted to a series of heinous child sex offences committed over a span of five years. The allegations involve not only the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl but also the repeated rape of her younger sister, who was only 12 years old at the time.

According to court records, Baker's criminal activities came to light after the 14-year-old victim's DNA was linked to him, providing concrete evidence of his involvement. In March, Baker pleaded guilty to nine charges related to sexual activity with the older girl. However, he initially denied a series of rapes against her younger sister, leading to the case being adjourned for a trial. The court was presented with overwhelming evidence, and faced with the prospect of a longer prison sentence and the younger victim's testimony, Baker changed his plea.

On Tuesday, during proceedings at Northampton Crown Court, Baker admitted to five counts of rape. Prosecutor Maria Savvides revealed that one of the victims reported that the abuse occurred