Child rapist jailed for six years

A Teesside man who raped a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for six years.

Balwinder Singh was arrested after his victim went to a teacher appointed to deal with pupils' problems, Teesside Crown Court heard.

The 36-year-old of Coleton Gardens, Ingleby Barwick, pleaded guilty to rape and sexual activity with a child.

He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life. The hearing heard how the girl had been too scared to tell her mother about Singh.