Man jailed for 10 years after raping teenage girl

A man has been jailed for 10 years for the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Wakefield.

Kevin Balog, 22, of Todd Terrace in Bradford, was convicted of rape following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.

A second man, aged 18, was found guilty of causing or inciting sexual activity with a child. He cannot be named as he was only 15 years old at the time of the incident.

Balog was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years' imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years. His co-defendant was made the subject of a three-year youth rehabilitation order.

The victim and the younger co-defendant had arranged to meet at his address in Wakefield, according to West Yorkshire Police.

While at the address, she was raped by Balog.

A police investigation found messages exchanged between Balog and his co-defendant arranging for Balog to have sex with the victim.

Det Con Khi Smith said: "The victim has been betrayed by someone who she trusted and subjected to a horrendous ordeal by Balog.

"It is clear from the messages they exchanged that neither male gave thought to the victim and this has been demonstrated again in refusing to admit their guilt and putting her through the further ordeal of a trial.

"No sentence can ever bring back the childhood and sense of safety that these males have robbed from her, but I hope that the conclusion of this court case helps her in moving forward with her life."

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