After being reported to Police in March 2023, an investigation began into the sexual abuse of an underage teenage girl. Maxx Stobbs was then arrested in April 2023.
Maxx Stobbs, also known as Max Hinchley, 24 from Seaton Crescent, Staithes, was sentenced at York Crown Court on Friday.
Stobbs pleaded guilty on 18 July at York Crown Court to four counts of penetrative sexual activity with a girl. For these offences he has been jailed for three and a half years, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £190. Stobbs has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely.
The investigation has been led by Detective Constable Matthew Edwards, from Scarborough and Ryedale Safeguarding Investigation Team.
He was able to support the victim throughout the investigation, and ensure she received professional care and support, including from an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA).
The following are quotes from the victim's personal statement, that was read out in court by the prosecuting solicitor:
"The defendant targeted me at a time when I was young, vulnerable, just starting to discover my identity and learning to navigate the world. The defendant used my naivety and innocence against me; and I can never get these things back.
"Every day feels like a mountain to climb, as I constantly carry the weight of what the defendant did to me.
"I am working hard to rebuild my confidence and self-worth, but I will forever grieve for the girl I was, and the woman I could have been, before I met the defendant."
DC Edwards said:
"The victim in this case is to be commended for her bravery in coming forward to the police, and for her strength in re-building her life after the long-term offending by Stobbs, who is now a convicted sex offender.
"The impact of this type of offending should not be underestimated and I urge victims to come forward to police. No matter when the abuse took place, you will be listened to."
Reporting rape and sexual abuse - no matter how long ago it happened:
- Make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or call 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.
- If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, always dial 999 for an emergency response.
- IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) is an independent charity that supports victims of sexual violence and abuse regardless of whether you have reported it to the police. Sexual Violence Help and Advice
- Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Victims who would prefer not to go direct to the police and are not in immediate danger, can contact North Yorkshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) by going to www.acerhousesarc.co.uk or by calling 0330 223 0362
- You can also contact the Supporting Victims in North Yorkshire at supportingvictims.org or call 01609 643100.
- Anyone concerned about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000. Adult victims of non-recent sexual abuse can also get in touch for support.
- Childline is available for young people on 0800 1111 or at Childline | Childline
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