Paedophile, 26, sexually assaulted young girl, 14, in Darwen before writing to her from prison

Ashley McPhee sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Darwen by biting her chest three times on August 11, 2023.

The 26-year-old was quickly arrested once his offending came to light.

He was also found in possession of a knife when he was detained.

While on remand in prison he wrote a letter to his victim.

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McPhee, of no fixed address, appeared at court earlier this year and pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child.

He was jailed for ten months after appearing at Preston Crown Court last week.

McPhee was also made subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and told to sign the sex offenders register for the next ten years.

This will mean McPhee will continue to be monitored by the authorities once he is released from prison.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We are committed to protecting women and girls from all forms of sexual harm and will do everything in our power to put the offenders before the courts."

If you, or anybody you know has been the victim of a sexual offence, report it online via https://orlo.uk/UzTKi or call 101.

If a crime is in progress, always call 999.