Man jailed for rape and sexual assault of child

Raif Mentesh was jailed for 14 years by a judge at Carlisle Crown Court

A man who raped and sexually assaulted a child has been jailed.

Raif Mentesh, 45, from Carlisle, was found guilty of the offences against the youngster, which happened prior to 2024.

Mentesh was jailed for 14 years at Carlisle Crown Court on Friday. He must also register with officers indefinitely, was made subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and told to sign the sex offenders register for life.

Following the sentencing, Det Con Linzi Wilkinson appealed to children and young people who have been victims of sexually offences to come forward and report them.