PRESTON MAN JAILED FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRL
A pervert who subjected a girl to horrendous abuse to satisfy his own desires has been sentenced to prison.Lancashire Police reported that Mark Seed, aged 40, abused the girl for a period of two years before she summoned the courage to tell someone about his actions.
Seed, residing in Preston, admitted to charges of rape and five counts of sexual assault committed between April 2022 and January 2023.
He received a sentence of 10 and a half years in prison at Preston Crown Court, along with an additional year on licence.
Detective Inspector Ellie Heaney expressed her approval of the sentence, highlighting her appreciation for the "bravery" of the young victim, who was under 13 when the abuse occurred.
She emphasized that Seed had inflicted "horrendous abuse" to satisfy his "perverted desires".
She also stated her hope that "the significant conviction and sentence" would encourage other victims to come forward.
Additionally, Seed has been issued a sexual harm prevention order and will be registered as a sex offender for life.
