Rape and sexual abuse of girls.

Bristol Man Jailed for 18 Years for Sexual Offenses Against Five Girls

A 20-year-old man from Bristol, Curtis Otley, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for rape and other sexual offenses committed against five girls, all under the age of 18.

Otley, of Showering Road, Stockwood, was found guilty in September of 12 offenses, including rape, attempted rape, and sexual activity with a child. These crimes occurred between 2020 and 2023.

The victims, whose bravery has been praised by officers, shared the lasting impact of Otley's actions in victim impact statements read in court.

One girl stated, "I was worried that people wouldn't believe me and until I heard the verdict this remained a constant worry, hanging over my head – even though I knew that what I was saying had happened. I would say that at my age, most kids don't go through this stress and are free to enjoy their lives and have fun. I feel like Curtis has taken a large part of this away from me."

Another victim shared, "I don't trust anyone at all anymore. I am quite reserved with male friends and find it difficult to let my guard down."

The mother of another victim spoke on behalf of her daughter, saying, "I have talked to her about future relationships with boys and men, when she's older and she said she's not interested, she feels that boys and men can't be trusted."

The investigation was led by the Operation Topaz team, which focuses on investigating child sexual exploitation and has been supporting the victims throughout the process.