A man has been jailed for raping a teenager in a Blackpool hotel.
Matthew Tallentire (32) of no fixed abode, raped the 13-year-old girl while she was visiting the resort in the summer of 2020.
The girl had travelled to Blackpool with two adults, and Tallentire (pictured) had befriended them on the beach.
They all socialised together and went back to a hotel where Tallentire attacked the girl.
At Preston Crown Court in January, a jury convicted Tallentire, of two offences of rape and one offence of attempted rape following a trial. He was remanded in custody after being convicted.
Appearing for sentence at the same court last Friday, Tallentire, formerly of Blackpool but now of no fixed address, was jailed for nine years.
Det Sgt Brittany Shaw of Lancashire Police’s Child Protection Team, said: “The girl showed incredible bravery in reporting to us what had happened to her in Blackpool.
“She showed bravery again when giving evidence at the trial. I welcome the lengthy sentence handed down by the judge to Tallentire.
“When victims of sexual offences come forward, Lancashire Police will thoroughly investigate and do everything in our power to bring the offender before the courts.”
If you have been the victim of a sexual offence, or know someone who has, please report it by calling 101.
