Pontarddulais man sentenced to 21 years for raping teenage girl

Anthony Pitman, aged 51, from Pontarddulais has been sentenced today (14 April) to 21 years in prison for raping a teenage girl.

He was found guilty at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday 12 April of 21 offences which occurred over a period of seven years from 2010 to 2017.

The offences started when the girl was just 12 years old.

Detective Constable James Llewellyn from South Wales Police said, “The victim in this case was abused in the worst ways possible and Anthony Pitman exploited her for his own pleasure.

“I would like to praise her for the immense bravery she has shown in reporting what happened to police.

“I hope this case will demonstrate that we will always listen to and support anyone who reports matters to us and offenders will be held accountable for the crimes they commit.”

“This sentencing sends a clear message that child sexual exploitation will never be acceptable, and we will ensure anyone who engages in this type of behaviour will be brought to justice, as we have seen today.”

(Lead image: South Wales Police)