Man, 25, jailed for abusing teenage girl

A man who repeatedly sexually abused an underage girl has been jailed.

Oliver Beck, 25, from Nuneaton, was charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16, which he pleaded guilty to on 20 March.

He was sentenced to four years in prison at Warwick Crown Court on 2 May.

Beck was also handed a 25-year sexual harm prevention order, and will be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.

Warwickshire Police said it pursued an "evidence-led prosecution" against Beck, as the victim felt unable to fully co-operate with enquiries. It added this was common when someone had been groomed.

"Beck groomed his victim relentlessly and, as with most predators, he would have hoped that his manipulation would prevent him from ever being held to account," said Det Sgt Lydster.

"It was clear to us that Beck is a danger to young girls and we took the decision to pursue a victimless prosecution.

"We will continue to do everything in our power to protect Warwickshire's children from predators like Beck."

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