A man who took a 15-year-old girl to his home after meeting her in a town centre has been jailed for 11 years for rape and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Forty year old Rasseika Duncan of no fixed abode was in Hyde when he stopped a girl who was walking through the area, at around 8pm.
After a brief conversation, Duncan convinced the girl to go back to his address in the Stalybridge area. On the way, he bought a quantity of cannabis.
Once back at the address, he locked the door of the room, forcing himself on her and continuing his assault despite the girl attempting to stop him.
As a friend of the girl had previously reported seeing her with Duncan and raised her concerns, her phone was traced, with officers turning up to the address and arresting him later that evening.
Detective Sergeant Michelle Davies, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “Duncan exploited a vulnerable young girl and took advantage of her, in what was a terrifying situation.
“I would like to thank the victim in this case for the immense bravery and courage she has shown throughout both the investigation and the trial.
“I hope today’s sentencing can provide some comfort to her, as she continues to rebuild her life following this awful ordeal.”
