Man who sexually abused girls jailed for 14 years

A man has been jailed for 14 years after he was found guilty of "disgusting" sex offences against two girls aged 11 and 13.

Martin Davies, 44, of Bodmin Road in Hull, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Friday for four counts of rape of a child and one count of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Det Sgt Brydie Parker-Wood, of Humberside Police, praised the "immense bravery and strength" of the women who testified against Davies.

He had "forced them to relive the pain and trauma he put them through by refusing to admit his guilt", she said.

"I want to also acknowledge how incredibly difficult it is to come forward in the first place, and how giving evidence in court takes a level of courage that many cannot imagine," Parker-Wood added.

"I hope that knowing Davies is behind bars provides some comfort, not only to those affected by this case but also to others who have suffered at the hands of any sexual abuser.

"We continue to investigate all reports of sexual abuse and make every effort to put those like Davies who commit such disgusting crimes before the courts to face the consequences of their actions."

During the trial Davies was found not guilty of two counts of causing a child to look at a sexual image.

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