Convicted Telford rapist Robert Norry has sentence extended after Court of Appeal review

Robert Norry, 36, of Brereton, Brookside in Telford, had his sentence increased after it was found to be 'unduly lenient'

A convicted rapist from Telford has had his sentence extended, after the Court of Appeal found it to be unduly lenient. Robert Norry, 36, of Brereton, Brookside, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court in July after he was found guilty of multiple sexual offences, including the rape a girl under the age of 13.

He was originally handed nine years in prison, but his sentence was today, October 3, increased to 12 years. He will serve 11 years in prison and one on licence.

Det Con Cara Winfer, from Telford's Protecting Vulnerable People Team, said: “The Court of Appeal carefully reviewed the sentence Norry was given by the judge, and deemed it unduly lenient.

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"After reviewing case law and sentencing guidelines Norry’s sentence was extended. While any sentence given to Norry for the offences he committed won’t be long enough, hopefully this offers some form of closure to the victims and family who have to live with what he’s done.”

Norry was placed on the sex offenders register for life after his conviction. He was convicted of the rape of a girl under 13, two sexual assaults of a girl under 13 by touching and six counts of sexual activity with a girl under 16.

The original sentencing judge also gave him a 15-year restraining order and a 15-year sexual harm prevention order.

The Victim Advice Line is a free and confidential service offering advice, practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime, regardless of how long ago it happened or whether it has been reported to the police. Support is available on 0800 9523000, via email at info@victimadviceline.org.uk and through live chat at victimadviceline.org.uk.