Thomas Green, 28, of Albemarle Road, Cross Heath, pleaded guilty to two charges of the rape of a child under 16 Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court (Image: Google Street View)

A paedophile threatened to kill a girl if she revealed his abuse, a court heard.

Thomas Green raped his victim and made the horrific threat after the ordeal.

But the schoolgirl bravely shared what had happened with her mother and police were contacted.

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Green, 28, of Albemarle Road, Cross Heath, initially denied the allegations but went on to plead guilty to two charges of the rape of a child under 16 on the day of his trial in November.

He has now been handed a 17-year extended jail sentence, made up of 14 years custody and three years extended licence.

Green must serve two-thirds of the custodial element before he can be considered for release, StokeonTrentLive reports.

Anis Ali, mitigating, said Green is ‘relatively immature and troubled’. But he prevented his victim from the ordeal of having to give evidence at a trial.

He told Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court: “His expressions of remorse and regret are genuine. He recognises the real effect it had upon her. There is very real embarrassment and shame.”

Mr Ali added that Green’s prospects of rehabilitation are ‘relatively positive’ and ‘there is nothing to indicate in my submission he is dangerous’.

Judge Graeme Smith said Green met the test for dangerousness and placed him on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and slapped him with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He told the court: “I accept you have shown genuine remorse.

“The pre-sentence report concludes you are a high risk of causing serious harm to children.

“A significant amount of work needs to be undertaken to reduce the risk.

“I conclude you meet the test for dangerousness.”

Support for victims of sexual offences – where to get help

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK.

Their services work with victims and survivors of all ages, all genders, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, including support for partners and family members.

If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can call the free helpline on 08088 010 818.

Rape and Sexual Violence Project (RSVP)

The Rape and Sexual Violence Project – covering Birmingham and Solihull – offers a wide range of services to both survivors and the people supporting you, including compassionate support for male survivors and children and young people.

You can contact the RSVP for free support via their helpline 0121 643 4136 or info@rsvporg.co.uk.

West Midlands Police

If you wish to report a sexual offence, no matter when it took place, you can find out more information here.

If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.