Sex Offender Jailed for 18 Years for Raping Young Girl in Birmingham

Daniel Guest, from Birmingham, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a sickening series of sexual assaults against a young girl over a five-year period.

Guest, who targeted the girl while she was under 16, repeatedly told her not to speak about the abuse, threatening that no one would believe her. However, the victim bravely came forward and reported the abuse to the police, leading to Guest's arrest.

During questioning, Guest attempted to deflect blame by claiming the girl was making up stories for attention. Despite this, a strong case was built against him, and he was convicted in May of rape of a child, sexual assault against a child, and causing or inciting sexual activity with a child.

In addition to his prison sentence, Guest will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Sergeant Nicky Simms, from the Complex Child Abuse Investigation team, praised the victim's courage in coming forward.

"I would like to commend the victim in having the courage to report this matter to the police, and to relive the horror of this abuse," said Simms. "I hope this conviction shows that West Midlands Police are committed to investigating and convicting sexual predators who abuse young children, and I would encourage anyone who has been the victim of any such offences to come forward."

"We have specialist officers who will support you through every step of the investigation and criminal justice process. We also have links with a number of partner agencies who can support and offer you the opportunity to have your voice heard and not silenced by your abuser. By coming forward, you could not only get justice for yourself, you can also be a part of protecting other people who may become victims of this kind of abuse."