LONG EATON MAN JAILED FOR 27 YEARS IN CHILD SEX OFFENCES AND RAPE CASE

A man from Long Eaton has been given a 27-year jail sentence for a series of child sex offences and rape.

Nigel Jackson, of William Street, was found guilty of 17 offences carried out between 2003 and 2019, and some which took place in Derbyshire. The 57-year-old was arrested in February 2019, shortly after the report was made.

He denied all the charges, which included:

Five counts of raping a girl and one attempted rape of a girl

Four counts of sexually touching a girl

Three counts of raping a woman and one count of sexually assaulting a woman.

Two counts of assault by penetration of a girl

One count of sexual assault by penetration of a woman.

A lengthy investigation was carried out and DNA evidence helped secure the conviction.

Detective Sergeant Ryan McVeigh who investigated the case said: “The victim was as young as 11 when the abuse began and it’s difficult to even begin to understand the suffering that Jackson has caused her.

“I would like to commend the bravery the victim has shown in reporting what happened to her, and for her cooperation throughout the investigation and the court process.”

Det. Sgt. McVeigh added: “No one should ever have to go through this and I hope that this process and the sentence Jackson received goes some way in helping the victim deal with what has happened to her.”

“As this case shows, we treat all reports of non-recent sexual offences seriously, and strive to make sure the wishes and needs of the victim are the top priority. All allegations will be thoroughly investigated.”

If you or someone you know has been the victim of rape, sexual assault or another sexual offence please reach out for help and support.

There is a Rape and Sexual Assault reporting tool to the Derbyshire Police website. Here you can report something that has happened to you, or to someone else. You can report anonymously, without giving us your details. Police officials won't judge you; will treat you with respect, and will always put your health and wellbeing first.

Access the reporting tool here.

For a list of organisations who can assist you, please visit the Derbyshire Police Support Organisations page.

You can also contact Derbyshire Police using any of the following routes:

Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

X (Twitter)– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org