Chatham Child Rapist Sentenced to Nine and a Half Years in Jail

Richard Riley, 66, of Kimberley Road in Stockwell, London, has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for historical sex offences against children. He pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences committed in the Chatham and London areas between 1982 and 1985.

Riley appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday (October 22) where he admitted four counts of rape of a child under 16 years of age and one count of indecent assault of a child under 16.

He was arrested on November 27 last year and was later charged. Riley will be placed on the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

Investigating officer, DC Rebecca Taft, said: "Riley has acted in an appalling manner over a number of years. His actions have caused awful suffering and it is only right that he is to serve a substantial prison sentence. I would like to commend the bravery of the victim who showed great courage in coming forward to report the abuse and help us bring this man to justice."

An NSPCC spokesman added: "Riley's victim has shown incredible courage in speaking out about the awful abuse suffered at the hands of this predator. No matter how long ago the abuse took place, without the right help and support sexual abuse will ruin lives. In Kent, the NSPCC runs its Letting the Future service, where survivors of child sexual abuse can receive support to help them recover from their ordeal."