Wellingborough man jailed after being found guilty of rape and possessing indecent images of a child
Klein Chinoda of Wellingborough has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of rape and multiple child sex offences.
On a number of occasions between April 2023 and June 2023, Chinoda sexually abused a girl in Wellingborough.
An investigation was launched, led by specialist officers from Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team, which led to Chinoda’s arrest.
He was subsequently charged with seven counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of possessing indecent images of a child and one count of rape.
Prior to the start of his trial, Chinoda pleaded guilty to all offences except the rape offence which was taken before a jury.
Following a four-day trial at Northampton Crown Court which ended on December 12, Chinoda was found guilty of rape.
He returned to the same court last month (March 20) where he was sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Lead investigator DC Rachel Morrison from Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team said: “I am really pleased with this significant sentence as it sends a strong message that the police and the courts take sexual offences extremely seriously.
“The survivor in this case has been incredibly brave and I hope, with Chinoda safely behind bars, that she can now move forward and learn to enjoy life again. I wish her the very best.”