A roofer has been jailed for the rape of a teenager 23 years ago.
Jason Podesta was convicted of attacking his 13-year-old victim at a flat in Ferry Road on Shoreham Beach in September 1993.
The 47-year-old, of Portland Road in Hove, was convicted at Chichester Crown Court and jailed for eight years.
Detective Constable Beccy Hopkins, of Sussex Police, said: "The victim never told anyone at the time and only bravely came forward in 2014 to report what had happened 20 years before.
"She had lived for all these years with what happened to her but decided Podesta needed to face up to his actions.
"Although this happened a long time ago, we thoroughly investigated to arrest and charge Podesta and last week he was sent to prison.
"We will always listen to those who report any kind of sexual offence and do our best to bring those responsible to justice."
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