Locations
Lonsdale Terrace, Dearham, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15
Description
A man has today (10 December) been jailed for sexual offences with a child.
Jordan Meek, 22, of Lonsdale Terrace, Maryport was sentenced to five years in prison.
He was also given an eight year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and a life-time restraining order.
Meek was found guilty of eight child sex offences against one child following a trial in August. The offences occurred between 2016 and 2020.
He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug - Cannabis prior to the trial. He received a two-month sentence for this.
Speaking on the case Detective Constable Gail Penman from Cumbria Constabulary’s Public Protection Unit said:
“Meek is a dangerous offender who subjected the victim to multiple assaults over a number of years.
“Sex abuse can often be difficult for victims to talk about; we would encourage anyone who has been a victim of such offences to contact police so that our officers can investigate.
“Your report will be dealt with sensitively and professionally and you will be supported throughout our investigation.”