A MAN who raped a teenage girl has been jailed for 12 years.

Mark Bradley, aged 55, of Wellstock Lane, Little Hulton was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after admitting raping a 15-year-old girl.

On Sunday, September 10, 2017, police were called to reports that a 15-year-old girl had been raped at an address in Little Hulton.

Bradley was arrested following an investigation. However he continuously denied having any sexual contact with the victim.

Detectives established that on two separate occasions — in August 2017 and in September 2017 — Bradley had given the girl alcohol and raped her.

When Bradley appeared before court he pleaded guilty. As well as the jail sentence, Bradley was given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and is required to be on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Sandra Jones from GMP’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit said: “Bradley is nothing short of a monstrous predator, who plied a young girl with alcohol and took advantage of her vulnerability in the worst way imaginable.

“I’d like to commend the victim not just for coming forward to police, but also for the incredible bravery she has shown throughout the investigation.

“Bradley must now spend the next 12 years in prison facing up to what he has done, and I hope this sentence sends a clear message that our specialist officers will do everything in our power to bring these offenders to justice for their horrendous crimes.”

An NSPCC spokesperson said: “Bradley’s abuse of this vulnerable young girl was absolutely abhorrent and his actions will have a lasting impact on her.

“But thanks to the courage she has shown in reporting this awful crime, he is now behind bars where he belongs. If you have concerns about a child, the NSPCC Helpline is available confidentially 24/7 on 0808 8005000. Contact Childline on 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk .”