LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Scott Chapman, of Hereford, had his sentence increased bynearly twoand halfyears after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.
The court heard thatScottChapmanbefriendeda14-year-oldgirlhemet online.
ScottChapman, who was20-years-oldatthe time, was aware of the girl's agebefore sexuallyabusing the victim on several occasions.
Inoneincidentin April 2021, Scott Chapmanraped the victimdespite protests to stop and when confronted by the teenager,deniedthe assault had taken place.
The victim said in a personal statement, that the experience hashada significant impact on herlife,causinglasting psychological and physical harm.
The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves MP said:
Scott Chapmanis a dangerous sexual predator.Hesexually abuseda young girlonseveraloccasionscausing untold mental and physical harm.
I would like to offermy deepest sympathiesto the victim for the trauma she has endured. I welcome the court's decision to increaseScott Chapman'ss sentence,preventingthis dangerous offenderfrom harming anyone else.
On 18 September 2025 at Worcester Crown Court, Scott Chapman was sentenced to 4 years and 3 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to rape, sexual activity with a child, and sexual communication with a child.
On5 February 2026at the Court of Appeal, Scott Chapman's sentence was extended tosixyearsand eight months.
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