Stafford man jailed for 11 years for raping teenage boy

Richard Sherriff, 40, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on Friday.

He had previously been found guilty following a trial of the rape of a boy aged between 13 and 15, between May 2008 and February 2009.

Sherriff, of Main Road, in Little Haywood, was found not guilty of assault by penetration of the same boy between the same dates.

Detective Inspector Zoe Kelsall, of Staffordshire Police, said: “I hope that this case demonstrates that although time has passed we will always remain committed to supporting victims and delivering justice.

“I want to pay tribute to the victim and the courage he demonstrated in helping us to bring this case before the courts.

“We will always do whatever it takes to bring offenders to justice, while ensuring victims and their families are offered the support they need.”