A SEXUAL 'predator' who abused a teenager girl after plying her with alcohol has been jailed.

Corey Reid, 24, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child and sexual assault and he was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday.

On a night in April of last year, Reid, who was sleeping rough in Banbury, met and befriended two teenage girls and a teenage boy in the town.

He gave them alcohol and when one of his victims became intoxicated, Reid took her away from the group and sexually assaulted her.

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One of the victim's friends called police and Reid was found and arrested.

The victim suffered both psychological and physical injuries as a result of the assault.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Bryn Smith of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, based at Banbury police station, said: “Corey Reid is a predatory offender and poses a danger to children.

“His interests are satisfying his own sexual urges towards children, with no thought of consent or their welfare.

“The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery throughout this traumatic experience.

"She was vulnerable, not only by her age, but also being intoxicated and targeted deliberately due to this.

“She is still terrified by Reid, who was a complete stranger, and no length of sentence will change that.

“I commend her for her bravery, and I hope that this sentence will act as a stepping stone to a confident and fulfilling future which she fully deserves.

“I would always encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual assault to come forward and report it to police.

“You will be listened to and supported by experienced officers and staff, and we will work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”

He was jailed for a total of five years.