A man has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted of child sexual offences in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Dino Fiore, 38, from Newcastle, abused the victim between February 2021 and May 2022.

Following a trial in April this year, Fiore was found guilty on two counts of rape of a child and two counts of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.

On Friday (16 June), he was sentenced to 18-years behind bars at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, as well as being placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life and being given a life-long Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Fiore was found guilty on two counts of rape of a child and two counts of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity (Staffordshire Police).

Detective Constable Keri Inskip, who dealt with the case, said: "Fiore took advantage of the victim's trustful nature and kindness with a campaign of abuse.

"I hope that his sentencing provides some form of closure and that he will be behind bars for many years to come."

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