Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 1011 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Alan Airey

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Alan Airey, a convicted paedophile previously jailed for four and a half years for child sexual assault and grooming, formed an intimate relationship with a mother of two young children and a teenage girl in a Merseyside house. He used the false surname Alan Clegg, met her via Facebook around Christmas, and stayed overnight multiple times from January 7, sometimes alone with the children while she was out. This breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order and six licence conditions post-release in April 2021. Discovered via anonymous tip after newspaper article; arrested January 23, 2022. Made full admissions in interview.

Pleaded guilty to breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Also in breach of six conditions of his prison licence. Has 26 previous convictions for 53 offences. Judge noted serious and persistent breach lasting about a month, concealing identity while on licence.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Bainbridge

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months imprisonment, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, Sex Offenders Register for 10 years

Alan Bainbridge, 66, of Doward Street, Widnes, Cheshire, kept 501 images of children being sexually abused, including 151 category A images of children being raped (mostly girls around eight years old), 87 category B and 263 category C. He also had 52 images of bestiality involving dogs. Between January 8 and May 13, 2020, he used chat forums to discuss sexual abuse of children and shared two child rape videos, one involving a five-year-old girl and another a girl of about three. Devices seized from his Warrington home on May 12, 2020.

Admitted possession of indecent images of a child, three counts of making indecent images, distributing indecent images of a child and possession of extreme pornographic images. Of effective previous good character. Judge noted remorse and difficulties in life but imposed immediate custody.

1 Jan 0001

Aaron Ward

Rape of a child and sexual assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Aaron Ward, a 26-year-old man from St Helens, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, February 10, for a series of historic child sexual offences committed against a young girl spanning several years. The offences came to light following an investigation by Merseyside Police. In July of the previous year, reports emerged of the abuse, and Ward was charged with six sex offences. He pleaded guilty to three counts: assault by touching and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, but was found guilty at trial of rape of a child and assault by penetration. The prosecution highlighted the prolonged abuse's devastating impact. Ward received a 10-year custodial sentence, extended by an additional year on licence, and was made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

Pleaded guilty to assault by touching and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Found guilty at trial of rape of a child and assault by penetration. Extended licence of 1 year, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, indefinite sex offender registration.

1 Jan 0001

Ahmed Al-Razawe

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ahmed Al-Razawe carried out three sexual assaults on women in Liverpool city centre over four days in October 2021. On 23 October 2021, at Liverpool One bus station, he approached two teenage girls, asked for sex, groped their thighs, and slid his hand up one's shorts. On 27 October 2021, in Lydia Ann Street, he slapped and squeezed a woman's bottom, then bit her breast and struck her with a wine bottle. A victim's photo and DNA from blood on a third woman who chased him led to his identification. He was a Syrian national seeking asylum, living in a Toxteth hostel.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm. Recorder Harris noted his predatory sexual approach, lack of insight, high risk to women, and that the attacks were partly due to drink and drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Adam Syers

Breach of SHPO *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Adam Syers breached his previous suspended sentence and Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by communicating with boys aged 7 and 12 online via Xbox Live, Instagram, TikTok, using usernames like JuicyGamer. He allowed the 12-year-old to spend £200 on his credit card, requested photos in shorts, expressed love, and hid activities. With the 7-year-old, he asked to meet, go on a date, be his boyfriend, and visit his house. Also contacted a third boy under 11 on Instagram. Failed to notify police of details. History includes prior indecent communication and child sex offences.

Admitted three counts of breaching his SHPO, failing to comply with notification requirements and breaching his suspended sentence. Judge Rachel Smith noted it was a persistent breach risking serious harm. New seven-year SHPO, indefinite Sex Offenders Register, destruction of iPhone and Xbox.

1 Jan 0001

Ashirat Ismail

Sexual assault *

Sentence

18-month community order

In the early hours of a morning in June 2023, a woman was sexually assaulted in Warrington town centre. At around 2am, the victim, who was extremely intoxicated, approached 32-year-old Ashirat Ismail to ask for a light. Despite the victim's lack of recollection, CCTV footage captured Ismail repeatedly kissing her face and neck, hugging her, and attempting to kiss her lips without her consent. The assault added to the victim's distress following a separate rape incident earlier that night. Ismail was convicted after a three-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after trial. No prior UK convictions. Mitigation included his background as a survivor of family killed by ISIS and volunteering with Red Cross. Judge deemed education and probation more appropriate than imprisonment despite crossing custody threshold. Required to register as a sex offender for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Benjamin Goodrum

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with an extended one year on licence

Benjamin Goodrum, a 22-year-old from Seacombe, Wirral, groomed a vulnerable child via WhatsApp. He requested explicit images, sent explicit images and a video of himself, and despite her ignoring him, he persisted. This led to multiple instances of molestation and rape. The abuse was discovered when the victim's parents found messages on her phone. He initially admitted to touching her inappropriately twice but later, in police interview, the victim revealed the full extent of the abuse, described as a sustained campaign. He pleaded guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of attempted rape, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, three counts of sexual assault of a child, four counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual activity with a child.

Pleaded guilty. Described by Judge David Aubrey QC as 'an offender of particular concern'. Previously of good character.

1 Jan 0001

Barry Warner

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, of which he must serve half and the rest on licence

Barry Warner, 51, of Bedford Road, Birkdale, sent vile sexual messages to a 13-year-old girl on social media, manipulating conversations to become sexual in nature, asking to exchange pictures. The girl suspected he was a paedophile, drew him in to incriminate himself, then reported him to police via her mother. Warner initially denied knowing her age but evidence showed otherwise.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child. Judge Recorder Ian Unsworth QC described it as pre-planned, predatory sexual behaviour. Also placed on the sex offenders' register and given a restraining order, both for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Barry Wiley

Attempting to arrange a child sex offence *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Barry Wiley, of Dacy Road, Everton, Liverpool, used profile 'TheQuietMan69' to contact decoy profile 'Maddison', believing her to be a 13-year-old girl, starting June 30, 2020. Sent highly sexual messages, naked photos including of his private parts, images of adults having sex and female genitalia. Discussed sex, offered to travel to her home in Rochdale for sex in her mother's bed while mum was out, despite her saying she was scared. Offered to pay train fare. Caught by Elusive Child Protection Unit at snooker club in Liverpool on July 25, 2020, and arrested.

Admitted attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause a child to look at sexual activity, and attempting to arrange a child sex offence. Plea entitled him to 15% reduction after attempt to withdraw was refused. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register and comply with Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. Judge found him a danger to children.

1 Jan 0001

Barry Worrall

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Barry Worrall entered a room when his victim was sleeping in Gleneagles Drive, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, and started kissing her. She woke up and told him to stop, but when she went back to sleep, she woke again to find him raping her. She pleaded with him to stop and tried to struggle but he continued. After the rape, he walked off and smoked a cigarette. He then intimidated a relative to whom the victim disclosed the attack by driving past her home and shouting threats. He denied the offences but was found guilty of rape and pleaded guilty to witness intimidation.

Found guilty of rape after trial. Pleaded guilty to witness intimidation. 40 previous convictions including possession of offensive weapons, criminal damage, public order offences, shoplifting, harassment and breaching court orders. Must sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Benny Lundquvist

Indecent assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Benny Lundquvist molested a very young girl in the Merseyside area, performing sex acts on her, exposing himself, and asking her to perform a sex act on him. He told her to keep it secret. The victim later suffered distress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, flashbacks, body image issues, and relationship difficulties, undergoing therapy. He fled to Sweden, suffered a stroke in 2020, was extradited, stood trial in January and was convicted.

Found guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of indecency with a child. No remorse shown. Health issues from stroke and age taken into account. Released at halfway stage, liable for automatic deportation, must sign Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Bradley Roberts

Possessing ketamine with intent to supply *

Sentence

27 months' immediate imprisonment

Bradley Roberts had a unit at Powderworks Lane industrial estate in Melling registered to him. In early February 2024, police executed a warrant and seized firearms including a Skorpion submachine gun, ammunition, and a carrier bag with three bags of white powder containing 300g of ketamine worth up to £6,000. Roberts' DNA was found on the drug packaging, three sets of scales, multiple bags, a plastic container and gloves. He was arrested at his home on St Andrews Close in Maghull, wearing a dressing gown. He provided a prepared statement saying he rented the unit with another person but feared naming them, denied knowledge of some items, drugs, firearms or bicycles, then answered no comment.

Pleaded guilty to possessing ketamine with intent to supply. Involved due to own use, supplying to friends. Sentencing judge described ketamine as 'literally corrosive to bodies'. Sentence later reduced on appeal.

1 Jan 0001

Cecil John Thorn

Sexual assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with extended one year on licence

Cecil John Thorn repeatedly sexually abused a young girl, performing a sex act on her and making her perform one on him on multiple occasions. The victim reported the abuse to a teacher and her mother in February 2016. Thorn, who had a prior conviction for abusing another girl, was extradited from New Zealand where he had been deported after early release. He remained silent during arrest, interviews, trial, and sentencing.

Found guilty after trial of three counts of sexual assault and three counts of causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity. Maintained vigil of silence throughout proceedings. Previous conviction in 2013 for similar offences (8 years imprisonment). Offender of particular concern. Must sign Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Brandon Mullin

Rape *

Sentence

13 years' detention at a young offender institution with an extended licence of three years

Brandon Mullin, then a teenager, exploited the neglectful home environment of a family on Kensington Road, South Kensington, to rape a boy and sexually abuse a girl, siblings who were victims of severe neglect. The abuse occurred while the children lived in chaotic conditions without adequate care, food, clothing or hygiene. The offences ended when the children were taken into care.

Convicted of 10 sexual offences following a trial. Classed as a dangerous offender. Lifetime sexual harm prevention order. No remorse shown.

1 Jan 0001

Bruno Nunes Da Silva

Rape *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Bruno Nunes Da Silva raped a woman in the Black Rabbit bar on Fleet Street, Liverpool city centre, during the evening of September 16. He had come from Dublin to watch Liverpool FC play at Anfield and went on a night out. He made eye contact with the woman dancing with friends, danced with her, kissed her briefly and she kissed back initially. She then moved away to sit with her friend. CCTV showed him approach, unzip his trousers and push the tip of his penis into her mouth. She pushed him away, grabbed her drink and ran outside where she collapsed crying and vomiting. Her friends comforted her. A male friend detained Da Silva outside and handed him to door staff who passed him to police.

Pleaded guilty to rape. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Judge accepted he was genuinely remorseful but emphasised duty to protect young women. No prior convictions.

1 Jan 0001

David Moriarty

Breaching the Sex Offenders Register *

Sentence

18 weeks in prison

David Moriarty, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for seven years in October 2015 after being jailed for exposure, failed to notify police within three days that he was of no fixed abode following his release from prison for possession of a controlled drug in October 2020. He attended a police station six days late, admitting he had forgotten. He had been held in custody since November 4, 2020.

Pleaded guilty to breaching the Sex Offenders Register. Judge Louise Brandon noted he had been a hard-working and intelligent man whose life had become chaotic due to addiction. 44 previous convictions for 81 offences, including eight prior breaches of the register.

1 Jan 0001

David Morris

Rape and child sexual abuse offences *

Sentence

16 years' imprisonment

David Morris, 52, of St Helens, and his partner Julie Morris met on dating app Plenty of Fish in 2016. They filmed themselves abusing and raping a girl under the age of 13 on Sandfield Road, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10. They exchanged 175,000 pages of sexually explicit messages over three years and set up a group chat with the victim discussing abuse. Police found conversations about child sexual abuse on his phone during a search warrant; devices seized showed recordings of rape and sexual abuse. They attempted to evade police by heading to the Lake District in a camper van with £10,000.

Admitted 34 offences including seven counts of rape, 13 of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, two of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, taking, possessing and distributing indecent images, two counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child, three counts of voyeurism, possession of an extreme pornographic image and possession of a prohibited image of a child. Given indefinite sexual harm prevention order and must sign sex offenders' register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Dhanji Punja

Kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment with an extended 2 years on licence

On July 12, 2020, Dhanji Punja preyed on a lone woman walking on Lord Street in Liverpool city centre. He grabbed her, dragged her across the street towards the secluded Dorans Lane, calling her a 'f****** b****', with intent to sexually assault her. She fought to get away but was unable to. Three security guards intervened, and he was arrested. The victim was left distressed, shocked, and now fears going out alone, suffers anxiety, and avoids Liverpool city centre.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap and kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence. Judge ruled he intended to sexually assault the victim. Four prior convictions including outraging public decency and sexual assault on a train. Deemed a dangerous offender. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Dimitri Prassinos

Intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On 8 December 2024, Dimitri Prassinos, aged 41, went to the home of his ex-partner Lydia Itiokiet in Liverpool while drunk. He assaulted her by striking her face, knocking her to the floor, stamping on her hands and arms, and strangling her while saying 'I'm going to choke you out'. She believed she was going to die. He also threatened her 16-year-old son. The victim suffered bruising, swelling, and ongoing psychological effects including flashbacks and inability to work.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Described as having anger issues from childhood trauma. Restraining orders for 7 years against victim and her son.

1 Jan 0001

Dylan King

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Dylan King, a convicted paedophile previously jailed for two years and three months in 2012 for sexual activity with a child under 16, breached his notification requirements by moving without informing police within three days of his new address. He was released from prison on February 22, 2020, and failed to notify police despite prior warnings. He has a history of breaches, including disappearing for seven months and living with a woman and her children in Teesside, who were unaware of his past. No offences committed against those children.

Admitted failing to comply with notification requirements. Judge David Aubrey, QC, noted multiple previous failures to notify police of change of address. Eight prior convictions, several for similar breaches. Positive probation update mentioned.

1 Jan 0001

Dylan Matthews

Child sex offences *

Sentence

7 years 1 month imprisonment

Dylan Matthews committed multiple disturbing child sex offences in Liverpool. He was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following an investigation by Merseyside Police.

Convicted of multiple disturbing child sex offences.

1 Jan 0001

Donna Wells

Fraud by false representation and acquiring criminal property *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Donna Wells was employed as the service manager at Young Addaction Halton, a charity supporting people with alcohol, drugs or mental health issues. Between January 2018 and January 2020, she authorised invoice payments to unknown suppliers and transferred charity funds into four separate bank accounts, three of which were her own. She also used the mobile sandwich bar of Francis Jones, a friend’s husband, to launder part of the money, with over £42,800 paid to Jones’ Butty Bar. In total she defrauded the charity of more than £150,000. After pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and acquiring criminal property, she failed to appear for sentencing on 2 December 2022 and fled to Turkey. She was sentenced in her absence at Liverpool Crown Court on 5 June 2023. She was later detained by Turkish authorities, deported back to the UK and appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on 22 August 2023, where the four-year sentence was confirmed.

Pleaded guilty to fraud offences. Fled to Turkey before sentencing, was deported back. Also received an additional 4 weeks for breaching bail.

1 Jan 0001

Douglas Beever

Threats to kill *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Douglas Beever, a 45-year-old from Warrington, threatened to kill his neighbour with an axe.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

1 Jan 0001

Dylan Westall

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Dylan Westall, a serving life prisoner at HMP Liverpool, conspired with Helen Spree to smuggle cannabis and other prohibited items into the prison. He exchanged explicit messages and images with her, and his brother Michael Westall also became involved in the smuggling operation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and convey prohibited items into prison. Already serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years for the manslaughter of James Meadows in 2019. This 12-month sentence is additional to his life term.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Duncan

Breaching Sexual Offences Prevention Order *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Darren Duncan, a high-risk sex offender subject to a SOPO banning contact with females under 16, started a relationship with a mother of four in St Helens between May 2019 and February 2020. He stayed overnight at her home around 10 times, played with her three daughters under 16, took one shopping alone, and maintained contact via letters and phone while in jail for prior offences. Letters from the girls referred to him as 'stepdad' and expressed missing him. He failed to inform his offender manager of the relationship.

Admitted two counts of breaching his Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) a week before trial. Has 17 prior convictions for 29 offences, including previous SOPO breaches and sexual offences. Judge noted persistent disregard of court orders and serious risk to young girls.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Friday

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Darren Friday, using the handle Darren68, began communicating via Kik Messenger on September 17, 2020, with who he believed was a 13-year-old girl but was an undercover police officer. He asked for photographs of her in underwear and naked, videos of her naked, discussed sexual intercourse, asked if she was a virgin, directed poses for photos, arranged to meet, sent telephone credit, and professed love. He telephoned her, complimented her voice, and discussed meeting. He possessed two mobile phones in breach of SHPO, one bought from Cash Converters.

Pleaded guilty to six offences including attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Aggravated by previous conviction and SHPO breach. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Higham

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, restraining order for 10 years

Darren Higham, of Chaffinch Close, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, subjected a child to sexual abuse from the age of seven until she was around 11, over a period of four years. The abuse included kissing and touching the child and forcing her to perform sex acts on him on more than one occasion. The offending came to light when he was spotted with the victim, leading to social services involvement. The victim reported the abuse to her mother and police.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Expressed remorse. Prior good character.

1 Jan 0001

David Baines

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

David Baines, 65, of Shrewsbury Road, Heswall, Wirral, a chair of governors at Heswall Primary School in Merseyside, downloaded thousands of indecent images of children. He served as the school's recorder teacher and unofficial photographer. He admitted to 11 offences of downloading indecent images. The case was heard at Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge emphasised his betrayal of trust. There was no evidence he acted inappropriately with any children at the school.

Pleaded guilty to 11 offences of downloading indecent images of children. He was chair of governors at Heswall Primary School and also taught recorder and acted as unofficial photographer. The judge stated he had let down the institution and the children, though no evidence of inappropriate actions with pupils was presented.

1 Jan 0001

David Griffiths

Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offenders Register notification requirements *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 25-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement, 100 hours unpaid work, £250 court costs

David Griffiths was stopped by police driving a red Land Rover Discovery at high speed in Wavertree on September 7, 2021, with a 15-year-old girl in school uniform in the front passenger seat. He was subject to a SHPO prohibiting unsupervised contact with children and had notification requirements under the Sex Offenders Register. He failed to notify police of his move to Bannerman Street on September 5 and possessed two mobile phones without making them available for inspection. The girl was related to his brother's foster daughter.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with Sex Offenders Register notification requirements and three counts of breaching SHPO. Judge noted low IQ and literacy issues reducing culpability. Prior convictions including sexual offences and drug dealing.

1 Jan 0001

David Blackburn

Rape, indecent assault, and indecency with a child *

Sentence

19 years' imprisonment with an extended year on licence

David Blackburn, of Quarry Green, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33, targeted two girls starting when they were aged nine and seven. He molested the first girl (aged 9-13) by touching her sexually, performing a sex act on her, exposing himself, asking her to touch him, and showing her sexual pictures; she begged him to stop but he laughed. He abused the second girl from age seven by touching her sexually including performing sex acts on her, made her perform a sex act on him at age 12, attempted intercourse, and raped her at age 14. She reported the rape in 1990 but retracted under pressure. Abuse continued into adulthood after he married and had children. Victims threatened to stay silent.

Convicted after trial of five counts of indecent assault and one count of indecency with a child against first victim (aged 9-13), and 15 counts of indecent assault, two counts of indecency with a child, and one count of rape against second victim (aged 7-14). No remorse expressed, assessed as high risk of further sexual offences. No previous convictions. Must sign Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

David Bottomley

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

David Bottomley, a former karate instructor from Hoole Lane, Banks, raped a schoolgirl (aged about 12 at the time) and committed a historic sex offence (now classed as rape) against a woman, plus assaulted the woman causing actual bodily harm (karate kick to jaw with steel toe-capped boots). Also convicted of indecency with a child and two counts of indecent assault against the schoolgirl. Abuses came to light in 2017 after second victim's BBC Crimewatch viewing triggered complaint; first victim then reported. Victims gave evidence at trial in January.

Convicted after trial (pleaded not guilty) of historic sex offence (rape), assault causing actual bodily harm against first victim; rape, indecency with a child, two counts of indecent assault against schoolgirl. Judge commented he was 'violent and abusive', 'dishonest and devious', showed no remorse. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life. 4 years for offences against woman, consecutive 10 years extended licence (1 year) for schoolgirl offences; minimum 8 years 8 months before parole.

1 Jan 0001

David Cadman

Downloading and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

28 days imprisonment

David Cadman, of Espin Street, Walton, Liverpool, admitted three counts of downloading and one count of possessing indecent images of children (20 Category A images showing child rape, 14 Category B and 121 Category C). Images recovered from devices seized during police raid of his home last August, alongside video of him filming a nine-year-old girl undressing at New Brighton beach.

Sentence imposed in unusual circumstances as offences already taken into account in prior sentencing for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for another seven years.

1 Jan 0001

David Whiteside

Rape of a child *

Sentence

13 years and nine months imprisonment with an extended one year on licence

David Whiteside, of Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, Merseyside L13, repeatedly raped and sexually abused a young girl nine times and committed five other sexually abusive acts against her in Kirkby. He singled her out, threatened her, and told her 'You know you want it' during the rapes. The victim realised the nature of the abuse through sex education at school, suffered nightmares, withdrew into herself, and avoided Liverpool city centre out of fear of encountering him begging on the streets.

Found guilty after trial of nine counts of rape of a child, four counts of sexually assaulting a girl with no penetration and one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Denied crimes, maintains innocence but accepts jury's decision. No relevant previous convictions. Restraining order for life, must sign Sex Offenders Register for life and adhere to Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

David Harvey

Rape *

Sentence

10 and a half years' imprisonment with an extended one year on licence

David Harvey groomed and repeatedly sexually abused a young girl, including making her touch him, performing sex acts on her and himself, and raping her on one occasion. The abuse came to light in June 2020 after the victim confided in a friend. Police discovered online chats where Harvey fantasised about the abuse, referring to the victim by name in role-play with other men.

Admitted rape, three counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Mccain

Sexual assaults against children *

Sentence

four years and eight months in prison

Christopher McCain, a 20-year-old man from Skipton Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36, committed a series of sexual assaults on vulnerable young girls in St Helens town centre in the summer of 2015.

Pleaded guilty to the assaults against children. Also given a six-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Mcintyre

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment with an extended 4 years on licence

Christopher McIntyre, of Risbury Road, Norris Green, started chatting to the schoolgirl victim on Instagram in 2019, provided her with a secret mobile phone, sent explicit images, groomed her, met up and raped her on three occasions, and sexually assaulted her twice. He warned her not to tell anyone, leading to her self-harming and multiple suicide attempts, one nearly successful.

Found guilty after trial of three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Deemed a dangerous offender. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Watts

Making indecent images *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Christopher Watts was arrested in April after police raided his home on Hambleton Close, Widnes, Cheshire, following intelligence about searching for indecent content online. Police found hundreds of indecent pictures of children on his devices, including 109 Category A, 143 Category B, and extreme images involving child rape and bestiality. He denied possession initially but was re-arrested in November.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images, two counts of possessing indecent images and one count of possessing a prohibited image. To serve half in prison and remainder on licence. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Prior convictions for indecent assault and indecency with a child.

1 Jan 0001

Colin Popplewell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Colin Popplewell followed a 70-year-old man home after a road rage incident in Timperley on July 26, 2016. He undertook the victim's vehicle aggressively, and after a confrontation, he followed the victim to his home in Lymm. At the victim's home, Popplewell confronted him, shouting and swearing, then punched him several times to the head and face, knocking out his teeth. The victim required stitches and a two-and-a-half-hour operation to remove shattered and fractured teeth.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Also imposed three-year restraining order. Recorder Mary Loram described the attack as cowardly and vicious.

1 Jan 0001

Colin Robinson

Attempting to incite a child to engage in a sexual act *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Between September 12 and 18, 2019, Colin Robinson, using the online name Aged Mariner, engaged in highly sexualised conversations with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl on Chat To You, Kik Messenger, Gmail and Skype. He encouraged her to bunk off school to meet him, sent a 55-second indecent video of himself masturbating, made sexual remarks, and referenced her proximity down the M57 motorway.

Pleaded guilty to five offences. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years. No previous sexual convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Colin Waring

Intentionally encouraging the commission of rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment with extended 1 year on licence

Colin Waring engaged in online chats with an undercover police officer posing as a mother named 'Jennie' on Kik Messenger between April 30 and May 5, 2020. He expressed desire to rape her fictional daughters aged 8 and 12, sent a child rape video (Category A) and indecent photo (Category B) on May 4, 2020, and a photo of his penis labelled 'Ped Dad'. Arrested and stood trial, convicted following five-day trial.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing indecent images of children. Convicted by jury (11-1) of two counts of intentionally encouraging the commission of rape of a child under 13. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register and comply with Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Chloe Dixon

Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child *

Sentence

9 years 6 months imprisonment

Chloe Dixon, 26, from News Lane in Rainford, and partner Scott Geraghty sexually abused a teenage girl by plying her with alcohol during party games like 'spin the bottle' and 'truth or dare', daring her to perform sexual acts. The prosecution detailed the manipulative games, and the judge noted Dixon's active role. Dixon was found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, engaging in sexual communications with a child, and possession of indecent images of children.

Found guilty. Judge noted Dixon's active role. Sentenced alongside partner Scott Geraghty.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Barnes

Sexual assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Christopher Barnes, a qualified masseur from Wellington Street, Garston, Liverpool, sexually assaulted three women by touching their breasts and groins during massages at his Rose Lane clinic after being arrested and interviewed by police in April 2018 for similar offences against two other women. In total, he molested eight women, abusing his position of trust with customers seeking treatment for pain and stress. Additional victims came forward after media reports of his earlier offences.

Jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting three women. Previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in June 2019 and received 20 months imprisonment suspended for two years. Judge Neil Flewitt QC noted aggravating features including continued offending after arrest and interview by police, offences against eight women total indicating planning, abuse of position of trust as qualified masseur, denial of offences and lack of remorse. Subject to a sexual offences prevention order on release.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Ewan

Downloading indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with a 40-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement

Christopher Ewan downloaded 137 Category A (most serious, including child rape images of a baby aged 6-12 months and a 24-minute video of children aged 8, 7 and 4), 217 Category B, 130 Category C indecent images of children, one prohibited cartoon image, and 21 extreme porn images showing bestiality between March 3 and June 23, 2020, via Sky broadband and Kik Messenger on his Samsung mobile phone seized from his home in Musker Drive, Netherton, on June 26, 2020.

Early guilty pleas given one third discount. Judge noted previous good character, realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and impact on family. Must sign Sex Offenders Register and comply with Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Dale Howarth

Contempt of court *

Sentence

Fined £500 with 14 days imprisonment in default of payment

Dale Howarth, 46, of Dunnock Grove, Birchwood, Warrington, refused jury duty citing fears of recognition due to his bright pink company car, high-profile clients including footballers, potential harm to his partner, bankruptcy, and mental health issues. Judge dismissed concerns as minuscule. He was planning a holiday to Majorca.

Found in contempt of court for failing to attend jury duty. Payable at £50 per month, first payment within 28 days. Reduced from maximum due to claimed financial hardship and concerns, though judge had misgivings about his explanations.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Flatters

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Daniel Flatters was part of a group of six men who sexually exploited underage girls aged between 13 and 15 at a property in Blackrod, Bolton, known as the 'party house'. They targeted girls near a community centre, contacted them online, and invited them there. Offences took place between 2016 and 2018.

Of Bolton, aged 34.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Kelly

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

In June 2023, Daniel Kelly, 36, from Callands, Warrington, engaged in online chats with an individual he believed was a 13-year-old girl. The person was actually a member of the Saving Our Children Online paedophile hunter group. Kelly made explicit comments, called her 'sexy', requested nude photographs, and sent a photo of himself in his underwear. He was charged with attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child and two counts of attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity. Members of the group confronted him at the Patten Arms Hotel in Warrington, and Cheshire Police arrested him. He was sentenced to 30 months' immediate imprisonment at Liverpool Crown Court.

Recorder David Knifton imposed the sentence. Kelly was also issued with a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

John Bailey

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

20 months’ imprisonment

John Bailey, a 38-year-old man from Warrington, groomed a 12-year-old schoolgirl and her friends by purchasing vapes and alcohol for them before luring them back to his flat. Once there, he kissed the victim and touched her inappropriately, including attempting to place his hand under her clothing. The offence occurred in February 2020. A complaint was made to Cheshire Police by staff at the victim’s school, leading to Bailey’s arrest. He initially offered no comment during interview, and the investigation was closed after the victim withdrew her complaint. However, in March 2026, Bailey contacted the police himself, admitting the offence during what he described as an “existential crisis” linked to his mental health. At Liverpool Crown Court, Bailey appeared via video-link from HMP Altcourse and was sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child. Judge Anil Murray described the behaviour as grooming and noted Bailey’s remorse as a mitigating factor. Bailey was ordered to sign the sex offender register for 10 years and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for five years.

1 Jan 0001

John Bishop

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months' imprisonment

John Bishop, previously convicted of child sex offences, breached his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order by failing to notify police of his change of address to his girlfriend's home on the Wirral where a nine-year-old child visited for Christmas dinner, possessing two undeclared internet-capable mobile phones (one given to his girlfriend), and lying to his partner about the reason for his prior imprisonment (claiming assault on a police officer). He had been released from prison in November 2019 and was living at an unregistered address since June 2021. No new impropriety found.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of breaching the SHPO, having previously admitted failing to comply with the requirements of the Sex Offenders Register. Judge David Aubrey, QC, described the breaches as flagrant. Girlfriend remains supportive.

1 Jan 0001

Joel Mtebe

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Joel Mtebe, of Darwen Fold Close, Buckshaw Village, made 15 fraudulent home insurance claims to RSA Insurance using fake identities such as Thomas Bass and James Thurnburrow, receiving payouts of almost £12,000. He began the fraud less than two years after receiving a suspended sentence in 2017 for similar offences. He used policies under false names including Steve Mason, Matthew Hamilton, Nathan Macintyre, and Jack Grover. He was arrested in March 2022 after RSA linked the policies to him, and his laptop contained evidence. He admitted the fake claims in interview, claiming he gave 70% of the cash to another man, but no withdrawals were found. He pleaded guilty at Preston Magistrates Court and was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud by false representation. Had previously received a suspended sentence in 2017 for 15 fraudulent claims against the same insurer.

1 Jan 0001

John Merritt

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

John Merritt, aged 14 or 15 in the 1970s and going by Walter Merritt at the time, raped Boy A (aged nine or 10) up to five times in Belle Vale, a bathroom, and a field in Netherley, after offering chocolate and inviting him into his house. He also raped Boy B (aged eight or nine) twice in the bathroom after his mother invited the boy for tea and cake. The offences came to light after Boy A reported in 2016, leading to Boy B being traced in 2018.

Convicted after trial of three counts of a sexual offence which would now be classed as rape. Prior convictions for wounding, possessing a weapon, and racially aggravated public order offence. Must sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. Will serve at least six years before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

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