This is a quote from Cumbria police on the case
my bold and underlining 



"Detective Constable Cheryl Skelton said: “This was a difficult investigation for all those at Cumbria Police and partner agencies, who worked together to assist in safeguarding the victim from harm and gathering vital evidence. I am pleased that our hard work and multi-agency approach has led to Ferguson answering for what he did to his young child victim" 



“I would like to praise the bravery of the victim throughout both the police investigation and the trial, and thank Witness Care at Carlisle Crown Court, who have provided support to the victim and other witnesses throughout the court hearings".