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Man who abducted and raped child jailed
A man who raped a child after abducting her has been jailed for 23 years.
Peter Wrigglesworth, of Chatsworth Terrace in York, was convicted of rape, child abduction and sexual offences against a child at Teesside Crown Court.
The 67-year-old was sentenced to 17 years and five months imprisonment and extended licence period of six years on Friday.
Det Insp Louise Sproson of Hartlepool CID said Wrigglesworth was a "danger to children".
The pensioner was arrested on 6 November last year after he met a child on Teesside.
He then took took the victim to his home where he raped and sexually assaulted her, Cleveland Police said.
Det Insp Sproson said: 鈥淭he victim has been traumatised by these events, yet her bravery in helping police with the investigation has ensured that he cannot be a danger to anyone else."
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