Man in court charged with the rape and attempted rape of a 15-year-old girl
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Paul Richardson, aged 61, of Maltby, is charged with 15 offences in total, including trafficking for sexual exploitation, engaging in sexual activity with a child and sexual assault.
Today, Tuesday 12 March, he appeared before Sheffield Magistrates where he was granted conditional bail until his next court appearance at Sheffield Crown Court on 9 April.
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So far NCA officers have made more than 200 arrests and secured 26 convictions, with more than 50 active investigations ongoing under the Stovewood banner.