A DANGEROUS predator from Stratford who repeatedly abused two girls has been jailed for 29 years.
Sixty-one year-old Keith Stanley was arrested in March when a teenage girl reported to Warwickshire Police that she had been sexually abused by Stanley for five years.
On arrest he was charged with eight different counts of rape of a girl and remanded in custody.
At that time, a second victim came forward, disclosing that she had been abused as a young teenager more than 20 years ago.
Detectives acted quickly to build the case and Stanley was then charged with 14 additional offences against the second victim – who was under 16 at the time of the offences.
On November 14 at Warwick Crown Court, Stanley was sentenced to 29 years in prison, with a further six years to be spent on licence.
Detective Constable Ellena Psomadakis said: “I would like to highlight the extraordinary bravery of the two victims who came forward and helped us to build up a strong case.
“I would also like to recognise the work of officers and of detectives from the child abuse team, who worked hard to make sure Stanley faced justice.
“Advocates from the charity Safeline also played a huge role in this – providing specialist support to both victims.
“Stanley is a dangerous predator, and we welcome the fact that he may now be in prison for the rest of his life.”
