Derbyshire Man Jailed for 16 Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls

A Derbyshire man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a series of heinous sexual offenses against young girls. Ryan Chadwick, 23, of College Street, Long Eaton, committed the crimes against three girls under the age of 16 in the town over several months.

The court heard that Chadwick met his first victim on social media in February 2020. He initiated contact on Snapchat, offering the young teenager money for sex. He subsequently met with her and engaged in sexual activity twice.

Chadwick went on to assault another girl, under the age of 13, attempting to rape her twice in May 2020. Shortly after, he had sexual intercourse with a third underage girl on two separate occasions.

Chadwick admitted to numerous offenses at a prior hearing and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to several counts of assault by penetration, sexual activity with a child, inciting a child into sexual activity, attempted rape of a child, and paying for the sexual services of a child.

In addition to the 16-year prison sentence, Chadwick must serve a minimum of two-thirds of the term. He was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibiting him from any contact with girls under the age of 16. He was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and is banned from working with children.

Detective Constable Claire McKeown, who led the investigation into Chadwick, stated that he had shown no remorse for his actions.

"I cannot give praise enough to the three girls in this case, who came forward and bravely spoke about their individual ordeals at the hands of Chadwick," she said. "This sentencing reflects the seriousness of Chadwick's crimes, for which he showed no remorse, and I am hopeful that it will give some closure to each of the girls whose lives have been turned upside down as a result."

McKeown emphasized the importance of reporting sexual assault and abuse, regardless of when it occurred.

"My message to anyone reading this who may have also suffered sexual assault or abuse, whether now or in the past, is please speak to someone. There is help available, whether you wish to involve the police or not. If you do feel able to contact us, we will always listen, investigate and support you through the process."