Child rapist is sentenced at court

A child rapist from Worcester has been sentenced to a total of 22 years and three months in prison at Worcester Crown Court today (Friday 17 July).

Philip Lakey, 63, of Ombersley Road, Worcester pleaded not guilty at his original hearing but was found guilty at trial by jury at the same court on Wednesday 15 April of multiple sexual offences against one victim.

He was further ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life, will be subject to a 25 year sexual harm prevention order and received a restraining order to protect the victim.

Today he was sentenced for the following offences which took place between 2019 and 2022:

- Four counts of rape of a child under 13 years -

- Two counts of assault a child under 13 by touching -

- Four counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child -

- Two counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a child -

Detective Constable Philippa Stevens, who investigated the case, said: “We are pleased to get this long sentence for Lakey whose disgusting actions have had a terrible impact upon his victim.

“We hope this will feel like some sense of some justice for the victim, and I would like to thank them for trusting the judicial process.

“We also hope this court result will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault or those who know of such crimes to come forward and speak to us so we can attempt to bring their attackers to justice too.

“We will always listen to you and act where appropriate to bring predators like Lakey before the courts with the aim of securing justice and long custodial sentences as in this case.”

• You can find advice about child abuse and child sexual exploitation via the links under this section of our website here Advice about child abuse | West Mercia Police .
• You can report sexual offences and rape here on our website Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | West Mercia Police Always call 999 in an emergency.
• Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org .