He was found guilty of two counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. (Picture: South Beds News Agency)

A championship body builder has been jailed after sexually abusing a four-year-old girl, and threatening to kill her family.

Jenev Varghese, 32, of Luton, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars at Luton Crown Court yesterday.

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He was found guilty of two counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13.

During the trial the jury heard how Varghese sexually assaulted the young girl on a number of occasions.


He threatened to murder her loved ones if she spoke out and told anybody.

Varghese sexually assaulted the young girl on a number of occasions. (Picture: South Beds News Agency)

Jenev Varghese, 32, of Luton, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars at Luton Crown Court yesterday. (Picture: PA)

Detective Constable Samantha Shane, of the Bedfordshire Police Public Protection Unit, said: ‘Varghese took advantage and abused his incredibly young victim in the worst way possible.



‘It is impossible to comprehend the abuse that this child suffered, but I hope that her and her family are now able to move on from this awful experience.

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‘I’m really pleased with the severe sentence.

‘I hope it sends a stark warning to others who think they can abuse children and get away with it.’

Judge Lynn Tayton QC handed Varghese a 12 year sentence with a one year extension.

He was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

A restraining order has been put in place banning contact with the victim until any further order.