Peter Orme

A man from Plymouth has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl over a period of several months. Peter Orme, 34, of York Road, Plymouth, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, 20 October 2025, where he was convicted of serious sexual offences against a child.

The court heard that Orme committed numerous sexual offences against one victim on several occasions throughout the period of abuse. He was found guilty of nine counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Despite denying the offences, an investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police led to his conviction following the victim's courageous report to authorities.

During the sentencing, Judge [Name not specified in article] imposed a 12-year custodial sentence on Orme, along with an extended licence period of two years and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to restrict his future behaviour and protect the public. The order aims to prevent further harm by imposing conditions on Orme's activities post-release.

• Orme targeted and abused a teenage girl in Plymouth.
• The abuse occurred over several months, involving multiple incidents.
• The victim reported the offences, prompting a thorough police investigation.
• Orme showed no remorse during the proceedings, as noted by investigators.

Police Staff Investigator Aimee Cattell from Plymouth’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team commented: “We welcome the sentence given to Peter Orme, who showed no remorse or accountability for his actions. I would like to thank the victim in this case who had the courage to come forward and report these incidents to us. We appreciate how difficult this was. We hope this sentence reassures victims of sexual offending that all reports to police will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by our officers.”

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police added: “A man who sexually abused a teenage girl in Plymouth has been jailed for 12 years, with an extended licence of two years. Peter Orme, 34 of York Road, Plymouth, was convicted of nine counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.” The force emphasised the importance of the victim's bravery in coming forward, which enabled the investigation and prosecution.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by Devon and Cornwall Police to combat child sexual exploitation in the region. The sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences for perpetrators of such crimes, with authorities continuing to encourage other victims to report similar incidents.