Statement on Sentencing of Former Officer, Nathan Henderson
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Please read the below statement in relation to former officer, Nathan Henderson, following his sentencing today (Friday 5th December) at Teesside Crown Court. He was jailed for a total of 14 years and given a restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
Deputy Chief Constable David Felton, said: “Today, our thoughts are with the victim in this case, and I praise her for her bravery in coming forward and providing evidence throughout this investigation and court process. It goes without saying that this will have had a huge impact upon her and her family.
“Nathan Henderson has today been jailed for his shocking crimes. The force dismissed him within three weeks of the allegation and before his conviction, which demonstrates our determination to root out his heinous behaviour as a police constable.
“Any abuse of this kind is abhorrent, but it is unthinkable when it is carried out by a police officer. Police officers are in a position of trust and should be the protectors of our communities.
“I hope that today’s sentence provides some comfort to the victim and her family, and provides some reassurance to our communities that action will be taken against anyone who carries out these types of offences, no matter who they are.”
*** Jailed: Nathan Henderson is pictured above ***
Anyone who has experienced a sexual offence can contact Teesside Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) regardless of whether or not the offence has been reported to the police. SARC provides 24 hour crisis intervention and a range of options. SARC works in partnership with local specialist services (such as Barnardo’s and Arch) and can access support on your behalf. SARC crisis workers are available on 03333448283 at any time of day or night.
Contact details for A Way Out, SARC, Barnardo’s and Arch are as follows:
A Way Out: http://www.awayout.co.uk
SARC: www.sarcteesside.co.uk
Barnardo’s: http://www.barnardos.org.uk