Vile rapist who sexually abused child for over six years before getting her pregnant jailed
The man pictured is Kenneth Paisley. He is a paedophile who sexually abused a young girl for a number of years.
In 2020 police received a report from a now adult woman that she had been sexually abused and raped by Paisley as a child.
The woman reported that the abuse lasted around six years. As a result of rape, the woman became pregnant when she was still a child herself.
Paisley was arrested and bailed whilst enquiries continued.
After DNA testing, Paisley was then further arrested where he provided a prepared statement accepting that he was the biological father of the victim’s child but blamed the victim saying that she instigated consensual sex.
Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Paisley, 68, formerly of Chatsworth Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, was charged with 13 counts of rape, indecent assault and three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl.
He pleaded not guilty, but a jury saw through his lies and found him guilty of all 13 counts of rape.
He was sentenced earlier this month to 22 years in prison. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We have told you about Paisley and his horrendous actions, but we must commend the victim today too. She was incredibly brave in coming forward and telling us about what happened to her.
“In her Victim Personal Statement, she told the court that Paisley stole her childhood. Despite this she gathered the courage to come forward and tell the court details of abuse she suffered.
“We don't doubt that that strength and courage assisted in bringing Paisley to justice.”
They added: “Paisley has received a significant sentence for his crimes, and we hope the knowledge that the victim has been listened to and believed and that Paisley is now serving a significant custodial sentence, brings the victim some sense of justice, and she can begin to move forward with her life.
“If you or someone you know has been a victim of any sexual offence, please know that you can report it to us.
“You will be listened to, we will investigate thoroughly and do all we can to get you justice.”