In April 2019, Andrew Cook deceived the schoolgirl into visiting an empty residence in Sunderland, claiming that he was transporting her to a party.
She was underage at the time, and he was then 32.
She was transported to an off-licence and then to an empty residence, rather than the enjoyable party he had promised. He collected her in a taxi.
Cook, a resident of Geddes Road in Sunderland, made numerous attempts to embrace the adolescent and enquired about her sexual desires while she was alone and indoors.
He sexually assaulted her after she declined, and he then summoned a taxi to retrieve her.
She subsequently disclosed her information to her mother, who contacted law enforcement. Consequently, Cook was summoned for interrogation.
He denied any wrongdoing, but he was charged with a variety of offences, such as inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and sexual assault.
In April 2021, he was judged guilty by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court.
His victim courageously composed a statement that was read aloud in court. She related her struggle with flashbacks and her difficulty in confiding in her mother, but she found solace in opening up to her.
She stated, “The discovery that he had been convicted of all charges has underscored the fact that the situation was unjust and that I was not to blame.”
“Even though I still experience moments of distress, I do believe that I have reached a resolution.”
Cook was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment and is required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for the rest of his life.
The judge informed him that “you administered cocaine to her against her will; this is a significant aggravating factor.”
Judge Mallett further stated, “You misled her into believing that she was attending a party.
“You provided her with alcohol, and she consumed a portion of it.
You made numerous requests for sexual intercourse with her while you were in the house, but she declined.
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