A man has been jailed for almost a decade after raping a teenage girl.

Connor Quinn, now 31, raped the girl at an address in Gateshead in 2023, first providing her with alcohol.

The victim-survivor disclosed what had happened to a friend and subsequently a report was made to police.

Quinn was arrested shortly afterwards and questioned in connection with the offence however he denied any wrongdoing.

In December 2024, Quinn, of Ulverston Gardens, Gateshead, was charged with one count of rape.

After a five-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, on February 25, Quinn was found guilty of the offence.

He appeared the same court on Friday (November 6) where he was sentenced to nine years behind bars.

He will also spend a further five years on extended licence – once he is released from custody.

Quinn was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for the rest of his life and was given indefinite restraining and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) to further protect the victim-survivor.

Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Claire Ashurst, from the Force’s Safeguarding Department, said: “Connor Quinn has preyed on the vulnerabilities of someone significantly younger than him for his own selfish desires.

“As a result, the victim-survivor was subjected to an appalling and life-changing ordeal which she had to re-live throughout this investigation and trial.

“I want to commend her extraordinary courage — not only in coming forward, but in supporting the investigation and seeing the judicial process through to conclusion.

“No sentence can undo the trauma she has endured, but I hope Friday’s outcome provides some measure of reassurance that Quinn has now been brought to justice.

“I would urge anyone who has experienced sexual violence to come forward and speak to us. We will do everything we can to support you.”

To access support or find out more information on how to disclose sexual assault or rape, visit Northumbria Police’s website.

Anyone who has experienced any form of sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, can also send the Force a direct message on social media.

Anyone unable to report this way should call 101.

In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always call 999.