Two men who sexually abused a 14 year old girl have been jailed.
James Palmer and Thomas Bates were sentenced during a hearing at Preston Crown Court on Friday.
Their teenage victim was sexually assaulted numerous times over a month-long period.
She was also subjected to a horrific assault when one of the men burned her with a cigarette.
Bates, 21, of Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child including penetration (seven counts) and also causing a child to watch a sexual act when he showed her pornography.
He was jailed for eight years.
Palmer, 26, of Torrisholme Square, Morecambe, pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child including penetration and assault.
He was jailed for three years.
Both men were given sexual harm prevention orders and lifetime restraining orders.
The pair were brought to justice by Det Con Lauren Holt and Det Con Cheryl Greer, of the West child exploitation team of Lancashire Police.
DC Greer said: “First and foremost I would like to commend the bravery of the victim for having the strength to come forward and speak about what happened to her – we would not have been able to secure justice without her courage.
“These two men clearly knew their victim was only 14 and yet they continued to sexually abuse her for their own gratification.
“I welcome the sentences given by the court and I hope that it gives others who may have suffered similar abuse the confidence to come forward and report it to police, safe in the knowledge they will be dealt with professionally and with sensitively and that we will do all we can to put offenders before the courts.”
Second earthquake in two days hits Silverdale as tremors felt across Morecambe Bay
£2.5m funding boost for Eden Project Morecambe will help create new visitor zone
Four arrests made after robberies and burglaries at Morecambe and Lancaster shops
British Transport Police office returns to Lancaster Railway Station
Ryelands Community Connect scheme aims to bring together locals
Twenty vehicles caught speeding during police crackdown in Lancaster
Councillors call for halt to demolition of vandalised Morecambe 'youth hut'
Coastal pollution clean-up training to be held on Morecambe beach
Man seriously injured at Morecambe pub "making excellent progress" as investigation continues
Vandals target tractors used by King's Guide to Sands of Morecambe Bay to keep walkers safe
MP hopes for improved mobile signal at last as new mast installed in Lancaster
Maternity services at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary officially exit national special measures
Crews tackle kitchen fire in Lancaster
Opening date announced for animal rescue charity's new Morecambe home
Lancaster MP takes on Morecambe 10K in aid of new children's playground
Tributes paid to twice-Lancaster mayor who served on council for 56 years
Dancing Eric Morecambe Statue part of police campaign to warn about AI deepfakes
PHOTOS: Great Wall of China trek raises more than £300K for Lancaster hospice
Another earthquake hits Silverdale as tremors felt across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay
Fire crews tackle vehicle fire on M6 near Lancaster
