PETER ORME

MAN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS

A man from Plymouth who was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage girl has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, along with an extended licence period of two years.

Peter Orme, aged 34 and residing on York Road in Plymouth, was convicted on multiple charges, including two counts of child rape, ten counts of sexual activity involving a girl aged between 13 and 15, and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a minor.

He appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, October 20, for sentencing.

The court was informed that Orme had committed a series of sexual offences against one victim over several months.

The victim reported the abuse to the police, prompting an investigation into Orme, who initially denied the allegations.

As part of the sentence, Orme was also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Police Staff Investigator Aimee Cattell, from Plymouth’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team, commented: “We welcome the sentence given to Peter Orme, who abused his position of trust and showed no remorse or accountability for his actions.

“I would like to thank the victim in this case who had the courage to come forward and report these incidents to us.

We appreciate how difficult this was.

“We hope this sentence reassures victims of sexual offending that all reports to police will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by our officers.”