Overview
- Kane Povey, 24, received an extended 12-year sentence made up of 11 years in custody and one year on licence.
- He will be on the sex offenders' register for life under an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order with a restraining order barring contact with the victim and family.
- Povey initially denied wrongdoing but changed his plea mid-trial in September, admitting three counts of rape of a child under 13 and three counts of causing or inciting sexual activity.
- The judge cited a sexual attraction to children and limitations in development and impulse control, while the defence said Povey functions below his chronological age.
- Cleveland Police said safeguarding was put in place from the outset and offered specialist support to the victim and family, praising the child's bravery in coming forward.