Man jailed for historic child rape and sex crimes

Devon and Cornwall Police said a woman contacted police in March 2022 to make a formal complaint and an investigation was immediately launched.

Batchelor admitted to some of the abuse, but denied other allegations against him, saying they were fabricated.

The jury convicted Batchelor of all 14 charges brought against him, including rape of a child under 13, attempted rape, sexual assault of a child under 13, forcing a child to observe a sexual act, voyeurism and causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.