Man jailed for six years for sex offences

Gavin Parmenter from Pershore, in Worcestershire, has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexual offences.

They include one count of rape of a female over 16, one count of sexual assault and one count of perverting the course of justice.

The incidents occurred in Pershore in April and July last year. He was remanded in custody since his arrest in July 2015.

The 44-year-old, who was also placed on the sex offenders' register for life, had previously pleaded guilty to the offences.

Investigating officer Det Con. Sarah Nicholson said: