Overview
- Worcester Crown Court sentenced the 16-year-old on Wednesday after he admitted rape and assault by penetration.
- Judge James Burbidge rejected his bid to withdraw the plea and said there is a high risk he could offend again.
- Active reporting restrictions remain in place, and the court refused a media request to identify him or state his nationality.
- Different outlets reported the sentence in conflicting terms, with Worcester News citing five years and three months in prison and the Express citing four years and three months in youth custody plus a 12‑month licence.
- In a statement read in court, the victim described severe and lasting harm, including nightly nightmares, self-harm, drug use, and moving away after the attack.