A child sex abuser has been jailed for 14 years after a jury “saw through his lies”.

David Spowage, from Rochester, committed offences including rape, sexual assault and taking an indecent image of a child, against a teenage girl in August 2022.

He was arrested and later charged after the victim reported the crimes.

The 39-year-old denied the offences but a jury at Maidstone Crown Court found him guilty at an earlier trial and on Friday, August 30 he was jailed for 14 years.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Ellie Allen said: “Spowage targeted the teenager for his own sexual gratification.

“He denied the charges and put her through the ordeal of a trial, hoping to not be found guilty but the jury saw through his lies.

“I want to commend the victim’s bravery and courage in reporting his offending.

“His lengthy sentence will ensure he can no longer harm anyone else.”