A MAN who left a “tragic legacy” after raping a girl aged under 13 has been jailed for 12 years.

Adam Campbell, of no fixed address, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday, September 27, after being found guilty of rape.

In court, the judge described how Campbell's offences had left a “tragic legacy”. 

The investigation into the 35-year-old was launched in May 2021, following his arrest after a young girl was raped in Braintree.

Gazette: Adam Campbell (Picture: Essex Police)Adam Campbell (Picture: Essex Police) (Image: Essex Police)

Toni Jones, from the Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service, worked as the independent sexual violence advisor on the investigation.

Having worked as an ISVA since 2020, Toni covers the Basildon area, with there being three rape crisis centres across Essex.

Toni said: “A common misconception with ISVAs is that we’re police officers, which we’re not.

“In this case, I was able to work alongside Det Con Eden Quinn from Essex Police, so that she could work mostly on the investigative side, and I could provide the victim with tailored independent support that would enable her to understand the criminal justice process.

“My main role is to provide specialist practical and emotional support services tailored to the victim or survivor as well as acting as a single point of contact for them.

“Part of my role is to give that practical support by explaining the criminal justice process, outlining the process within investigations, and upholding the victim’s rights.

“I hope that the victim, in this case, knows how proud Essex Police and I are of her, and the strength she has demonstrated has been nothing short of admirable.”

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Det Con Quinn, of Essex Police’s child abuse investigation team, added: “I am so pleased with this result.

“The hard work of the investigation team and the ISVA as well as the strength of the victim has meant that a dangerous man is in jail.

“Perpetrators are often coercive controllers and they will groom and isolate their victims.

“This is exactly what Campbell did and his manipulating behaviour almost made the victim feel as if they were to blame for the horrendous crimes he committed.

“I hope that the victim finds some peace with this result and is able to move beyond this chapter.

“Her bravery and strength so far has been incredible, and I have every faith that she will grow into an incredible woman. I will never forget her.”