Sex offender jailed after Leicestershire victims came forward years later
Two woman who were sexually abused by a man when they were children have been praised after giving evidence that put him behind bars.
Jordan Gray-Higgs abused the girls in Leicestershire between 2012 and 2014.
The victims told detectives about his crimes in 2022.
Gray-Higgs, of Waver Close, Corby, denied the allegations during his police interview and claimed the victims were seeking an act of vengeance against him.
He was found guilty of four counts of rape, four counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and one count of causing/inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity after a trial at Leicester Crown Court in May.
Today (Friday, September 11), the 40-year-old was put behind bars for 17 years, with a four-year extended licence period. He was placed on the sex offender register for life.
Detective Constable Kam Kalia said: “I’m immensely proud of the courage shown by both victims throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
“The details they were able to recall about the horrific abuse they suffered served as key evidence that led to Gray-Higgs being brought to justice for his crimes.
“I hope the sentence he’s been given today provides them both with a sense of closure and allows them to move on with their lives as best they can.”