Child rapist from Maidenhead jailed over horrific sex offences.

Paedophile Jailed for 26 Years for 'Horrific' Child Sex Offences

Ashley Jenkins, 26, of Ray Park Avenue, Maidenhead, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison, with 18 years to be served behind bars, for a string of child sex offenses, including the rape of a child.

Jenkins appeared at Reading Crown Court on [Date of sentencing] where he received the extended sentence. He had previously pleaded guilty on November 5 to four counts of rape of a child under 13, three counts of possession of an indecent photograph of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of taking an indecent photograph of a child, and two counts of making indecent photographs of children.

The offenses took place between January 1, 2018, and June 8, 2020. Jenkins was charged by police on June 9, 2020.

Detective Constable Samantha Slater, the investigating officer from Reading police station, said, "I am pleased that Jenkins has received a significant custodial sentence as a result of his horrific offending. Hopefully, this sentencing today will begin closure for the victims, and they can start to move forward with their lives."

Slater continued, "Thames Valley Police take any allegations of sexual abuse of children very seriously and we will seek to bring to justice anyone who commits such abuse. I would urge anybody that has been a victim of a sexual offense to report it to the police. You will be listened to, there is support and help available, and wherever possible, offenders will be prosecuted."