Cruel Keynsham paedophile abducted and sexually abused child in his lorry

Kyeran Taylor took his victim to London in his lorry

A Keynsham man has been jailed for jailed for sexually abusing and abducting a teenage girl. Kyeran Taylor, 33, carried out the sexual offences between September 2021 and April 2022.

Bristol Crown Court heard how Taylor took his victim to London in his lorry after a campaign of abuse. Taylor admitted two counts of sexual assault, six counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of child abduction, and one count of sexual communication with a child. He was found guilty of two further counts of sexual activity with a child.

In a separate case, the 33-year-old admitted a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. It came after he caused a head-on collision on the B3130 at Chew Magna.

A woman, aged in her 60s, who was driving another car suffered serious injuries in the crash. Taylor was under the influence of cocaine at the time.

He was sentenced for all the offences at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, September 27. In addition to being jailed for ten years, he was given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) as well as a restraining order.

Investigating officer DC Louise Pizey said: “Kyeran Taylor’s grooming, manipulative and sexual behaviour saw him committing a series of serious sexual offences. He’s damaged the victim’s childhood and caused a far-reaching ripple effect.

“I hope this case sends out a clear message – we will not stand for the sexual exploitation of children and will work hard to disrupt this abhorrent behaviour and bring offenders to justice.

“I want to thank everyone who assisted with this investigation, and I hope those affected by Taylor’s crimes feel some sense of relief now he’s been sentenced to a significant prison term.”

Reporting sexual offences

Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you are a victim of a sexual offence, please come forward and report what happened. We know that is easier said than done, but we can assure you that we’ll believe you, we’ll ensure you can access any support services you may need and crucially we will fully investigate and try to get you the justice you deserve.

"You can report rape or sexual assault, whether it is recent or non-recent by calling 101 or visiting here.

"If you are a victim of sexual assault or rape, you can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit their website here or call 0117 342 6999.

"You can also visit here for details of charities and organisations who are experts in supporting victims."