Man jailed over teenage rape of his own sister

A MAN repeatedly raped his young sister when he was 15 years old, but was only brought to justice decades later when his victim reported the matter to the police.

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He threatened to kill his sister if she ever told anyone about the sexual abuse, and she described him taking her "childhood away from her".

Shaun Lampitt, 51, of Newport, carried out the sickening rapes of Catherine Dixon when she was as young as nine years old. He denied the offences but was found guilty of three counts of raping a child under 13, following a trial.

Victims of sexual offences are guaranteed anonymity by law, but Ms Dixon has bravely waived her right to share her story.