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Ross on Wye man jailed for six years for sexual offences against a child

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 16:07

A Herefordshire man has been jailed for sexual offences against a child.

Ricky Powis, 42, of Three Crosses Road, Ross-on-Wye, was sentenced to six years in prison at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 22 October.

He was also given a sexual harm prevention order.

Powis’ victim was known to him and several offences took place during 2019.

Following an investigation, he was arrested, subsequently charged and after a trial was convicted of sexual activity with a child under 16.

Detective Constable Katie Parry said: “We are very grateful to the victim and her family for their help during our investigation."

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