Former Olympic showjumping coach raped girl, court told

John Sillett allegedly abused victim over a seven-year period, starting when she was aged between 12 and 13

A former Olympic showjumping coach raped and sexually abused a teenage girl over a seven-year period, a court has heard.

John Sillett, 55, faces three charges of rape, four counts of assault by penetration and two sexual assaults. The alleged assaults against the same girl started when she was aged between 12 and 13, Winchester crown court was told by a prosecutor.