The victim, who is now in her 40s, became emotional as she told the court how the abuse had continued to have a profound impact on her. The offences, which took place regularly throughout the two years, went on to involve various forms of sexual abuse both over and under clothing. She told the court that she believes she "let herself down" by not feeling able to report the abuse sooner. READ NEXT: Paedophile who asked teenage girls for sexual photos jailedPrison sentenceCowley was sentenced to a total of 11 years and nine months in prison. He is also subject to a sexual harm prevention order, which restricts his ability to have contact with children, and a restraining order which prevents contact with his victim for 15 years.