Man jailed for 'unspeakable crimes' against victim
Gary Ward, 69, of Ladysmith Road, in Grimsby, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on Wednesday.
He was found guilty of 16 sexual offences, including eight counts of rape, four counts of indecent assault, two counts of assault and two counts of gross indecency.
Det Con Katherine Brennan, of Lincolnshire Police, said Ward showed "an utter disregard for his victim's humanity", who was underage when the offences took place in the Louth area.
She said: "Gary Ward committed unspeakable crimes over a prolonged period of time, causing great pain and distress.
"He showed an utter disregard for his victim's humanity and treated them in a way that is wholly unacceptable and shameful.
"The depravity of his crimes is reflected in the sentence he has been given today, which I hope will bring his victim some closure."
The detective added she could not "stress how much courage it took" for the victim to come forward, adding that "without their bravery, we would not have achieved the justice we have today".
Ward was also given an unlimited sexual harm prevention order and an unlimited restraining order, in addition to the prison sentence.
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