Anthony Nash has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple rapes of two children and an adult in Cardiff.
His offences were reported to South Wales Police when the victims bravely came forward.
Two days later Nash was arrested at his home address in Birmingham.
The 47-year-old denied the allegations when interviewed but was charged and later pleaded guilty to all 13 rape offences.
He was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, October 15 to life imprisonment and was told he must serve a minimum of 15 years before being considered for release.
The court heard that Nash had carried out a campaign of abuse and was considered a dangerous offender.
Detective Constable Harriet Jones from South Wales Police said: “These are horrific offences against the most vulnerable victims.
“I want to commend the victims for their incredible bravery and the courage they showed in coming forward, sharing what had happened, and supporting the investigation.
“I hope that the outcome at court brings them some comfort that the offender has been brought to some justice and that their bravery has helped protect the wider public from harm.”
We never underestimate how difficult it is for survivors of sexual abuse to speak out and report.
But we hope cases like this one provide reassurance that victims will be listened to, treated with dignity and respect, and will be supported throughout the judicial process.
If you have been sexually abused, and you are not yet ready to report to police, please don’t suffer in silence. A wealth of information and details of support services can be found here.
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