Man jailed for abusing child in shop he worked

Joseph Marriott was jailed for 10 years

A man has been jailed for sexually abusing a child in a retail store where he worked.

Joseph Marriott, 33, from Salisbury, was sentenced to 10 years - comprising of four years six months in jail and five years six months on licence - at Swindon Crown Court on Thursday.

He was found guilty of two counts of inciting or causing a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the young survivor and her family who have remained resolute and dignified throughout this ordeal," said Wiltshire Police Det Con Billy Baker.

The court heard how Marriott abused the child in the store room of the retail business where he worked while her parents shopped.

Marriott must also abide by the terms of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and register with the police indefinitely.

In addition he must pay a £228 surcharge.