Saptarshi Mitra was due to stand trial for 13 child sex offences inclduing two rapes – but changed his plea to guilty to all countsPolice custody image of Saptarshi Mitra from Kings Heath, pictured with dark hair that has a side parting and a beard and wearing a grey top, who has admitted 13 sex offences involving a girl including two rapesSaptarshi Mitra from Kings Heath has admitted 13 sex offences involving a girl including two rapes

A sick paedophile rapist has admitted a series of offences involving a girl involving two counts of rape.

Saptarshi Mitra from Ashfield Avenue, in Kings Heath abused his victim for several years, raping her and committing more than 10 sex offences.

The 42-year-old was caught when his victim she bravely came forwarded and reported the abuse.

West Midlands Police officers arrested Mitra and seized his mobile phone which contained indecent images of the girl.

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He was charged with 13 sex offences, including two rapes and was due to stand trial.

But he changed his plea and admitted all the offfences when appearing at Birmingham Crown Court last Monday (July 7).

He will now face a ‘lengthy prison term’ when he is back in court in September for sentencing.

Police custody image of Saptarshi Mitra from Kings Heath, pictured with dark hair that has a side parting and a beard and wearing a grey top, who has admitted 13 sex offences involving a girl including two rapesSaptarshi Mitra from Kings Heath has admitted 13 sex offences involving a girl including two rapes

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Detective Sergeant Claire Hankinson, from West Midlands Police’s Complex Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “Mitra took advantage of his young victim but she had the courage to report the abuse.

“Mitra now faces a lengthy jail sentence when he next appears in court.

“We hope her bravery encourages other young people subjected to sexual abuse to come forward.”

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West Midlands Police said there is help and advice for sex attack victims on its website.

A force spokesperson added: “The Complex Child Abuse department are specially trained to deal sensitively with sexual abuse survivors, offer them support and guide them through the court process.

“It is important to note that survivors of sexual assault are protected by law and have life-long anonymity.”