Police said the girl 'showed incredible bravery' by reporting what happened
A man who raped a 13-year-old girl in a Blackpool hotel after befriending her on a beach has been jailed.
They all socialised together and went back to a hotel room where Tallentire, 32, attacked the girl. He was convicted by a jury at Preston Crown Court of two offences of rape and one offence of attempted rape following a trial.Appearing for sentence last Friday , Tallentire, formerly of Blackpool but now of no fixed address, was jailed for nine years.
"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."
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