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A teenager who kidnapped and raped a five-year-old boy, eight days after avoiding custody for another rape, has been detained for at least three years. | A teenager who kidnapped and raped a five-year-old boy, eight days after avoiding custody for another rape, has been detained for at least three years. |
The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to charges including rape and child abduction against the boy. | The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to charges including rape and child abduction against the boy. |
Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court heard the attack happened after he was given a community order for the rape of a boy, aged seven, in Tameside. | Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court heard the attack happened after he was given a community order for the rape of a boy, aged seven, in Tameside. |
The first sentence, by Judge Adrian Smith, provoked a legal challenge. | The first sentence, by Judge Adrian Smith, provoked a legal challenge. |
On Wednesday, the attacker, who cannot be named, was given an indeterminate sentence for protection of the public after committing a second attack. | On Wednesday, the attacker, who cannot be named, was given an indeterminate sentence for protection of the public after committing a second attack. |
'Deeply disturbing' | |
He must serve a minimum of two years and 359 days before being considered for parole. | |
But Judge Peter Lakin told him: "The offences you have committed are deeply disturbing and very serious. | |
Det Con Terry Farrell read out a statement from the victim's father | |
"You are a devious and manipulative young man with an unhealthy and completely unacceptable sexual interest in young boys. | "You are a devious and manipulative young man with an unhealthy and completely unacceptable sexual interest in young boys. |
"It is likely you will not be released for some very considerable period of time." | "It is likely you will not be released for some very considerable period of time." |
He added that it was "highly unusual" for a court to categorise a 16-year-old as a danger to the public but in this case it was merited. | He added that it was "highly unusual" for a court to categorise a 16-year-old as a danger to the public but in this case it was merited. |
"I have to say I have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in reaching the conclusion that you are indeed a dangerous offender," the judge said. | |
The boy was sentenced to three years and four months, but will be eligible for parole earlier because of time already spent in custody. | |
Appeal bid | Appeal bid |
Judge Lakin also revoked the community rehabilitation order passed by Judge Adrian Smith and resentenced him for the earlier rape offences against the seven-year-old. | |
He was sentenced to three years and four months, to run concurrently, and placed on the Sex Offenders Register. | |
In sentencing for the first rape, Judge Smith is believed to have considered the victim's family, who forgave the youth because of their Christian beliefs. | |
The three-year community order sparked an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), but was overtaken when just days after appearing in court he was arrested for the second rape. | |
Rape is rape and whether you are 16 or 60, it is one of the most horrific crimes anyone can commit Det Con Terry Farrell | |
On 4 July 2009, the second victim was playing outside near his home when he was lured away to look for a lost football but was actually taken to the teenager's house and abused. | |
He was found emerging from the house while his parents searched the neighbourhood for him. | |
The teenager later admitted child abduction, rape, committing an offence with the intention of committing a sexual offence, attempted rape and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. | |
Speaking after the hearing, Det Con Terry Farrell, who led the investigation, said it was a "harrowing and disturbing" case. | |
"Rape is rape and whether you are 16 or 60, it is one of the most horrific crimes anyone can commit. For this to happen to a five-year-old boy is beyond comprehension." | |
He then went on to read a statement on behalf of the father of the victim, who is now aged six. | |
He said: "This has been a traumatic ordeal for my whole family, and particularly for my six-year-old son who has had to go through what no-one, let alone a young innocent boy, should ever have to go through. | |
"It has been a harrowing time but I'm glad it is finally over and we can now draw a line under everything and move on with our lives." |