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A man has been jailed for breaching the requirements of a Sex Offenders Order.

Mebrahtom Abrha was sentenced to six months imprisonment on Monday 19 October after being found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with the requirements of a Sex Offenders Order following a four-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

Over the course of his trail, it was heard that Abrha, who is of Grace Road, Ellesmere Port, but is originally from Eritrea, had previously been handed a 15 year sentence in 2016 after he was convicted of rape.

As part of the sentence, the 36-year-old was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, with the requirements that he must notify police of any banking accounts he had access to or registered for.

In April 2026, shortly after his release from prison, officers from the Sex Offenders Management Unit (SOMU) visited Abrha alongside probation teams.

As part of the visit, officers examined Abrha's devices and discovered that he had two online banking apps on his mobile phone. During a subsequent search, they also found two bank cards on his person.

Checking their management systems, it was found that Abrha had not disclosed to officers that he had opened for these accounts, a clear breach of his Sex Offenders Order.

Following his arrest, the 35-year-old would tell officers that he did not understand the terms of his order as English was his second language.

This was in spite of him having conversed with police and probation teams in fluent English, previously having the requirements of the order explained to him in depth by SOMU officers and him signing the document itself confirming that he understood what was required of him.

He also went on to say he thought that he needed to register bank accounts with officers once he had set them up, deposited money into them and been sent a banking card, claiming that he would have registered them given the chance.

Constable Jones, of the Sex Offender’s Management Unit, said:

“Abrha told police that, despite being handed court order that was to remain active for the remainder of his life, he had not actually read the terms and did not understand what was required of him to keep him out prison.

"He also attempted to justify his actions by claiming he did not know that his banking accounts were active until he had deposited any money into them and was sent a physical card.

“It was this clear breach, paired with the fact that he had only just begun the licence period of his sentence, that resulted in him being promptly arrested and returned to police custody and later charged.

“Sex Offenders Orders are put in place to keep members of the public safe from dangerous offenders, and we treat any breaches with the utmost seriousness and will always take immediate action.”

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A man from Widnes has been jailed after he admitted engaging in online sexual communications with children.

Ryan Caine appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 16 October where he was sentenced to five years and four months in prison.

The 23-year-old of Deacon Road, Widnes, had earlier pleaded guilty to six counts of causing a girl to engage in sexual activity, five counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, five counts of causing a child to look at an image of sexual activity, one count of possessing indecent images of children, and three counts of making indecent images of children.

In addition to his prison sentence, Caine was also made subject to a 30-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 10-year restraining order.

The court heard that Caine’s offending first came to light after he contacted a 12-year-old girl through Roblox and later communicated with her via WhatsApp. During the messages he engaged sexualised communications with the child and sent her multiple explicit images and videos. He also encouraged her to engage in sexual activity.

Caine was subsequently arrested on 16 April 2025 following a warrant at his home in Widnes where officers recovered two mobile phones.

During an analysis of the devices, officers discovered messages between Caine and five other children, who were all aged between 13 and 16.

Again, within the messages Caine shared indecent images of himself and encouraged them to engage in sexual activity.

Officers also found 86 indecent images of children on his devices, ranging from Category A to Category C.

In his interview, Caine refused to answer any questions put to him by officers.

Despite his silence, he was later charged with the offences.

Detective Constable Luke Chadwick said:

“I welcome the sentence handed to Caine, who was left with no choice but to plead guilty to all of the charges as a result of the messages and indecent images that we discovered on his devices.

“He was well aware that his victims were underage, and as a 23-year-old man he knew what he was doing was wrong, but despite this he continued with his deceitful actions.

“Through the use of social media, he specifically targeted young girls, plying them with sexualised messages and indecent images in order to fulfil his own sexual desires.

“Thankfully, as a result of the evidence we gathered, he has now been held accountable for his actions and is facing a significant time behind bars where he can reflect upon his actions.

“I hope this case acts as a reminder for all parents and guardians to warn their children of the dangers of communicating with people via social media, to check that they are using it safely and to keep an eye out for any warning signs of sexual exploitation.”

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A man has been jailed for raping a girl near Congleton.

Joseph Alfasi appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 13 October where he was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.

The 23-year-old of Ginkgo Grove, Somerford, had previously been found guilty of three counts of rape, and one count of assault by penetration.

He was found not guilty of one count of assault by penetration.

The court heard how Alfasi raped a girl at his home in March 2023.

During his interview, he denied any wrongdoing but was unable to account for the presence of his DNA on the victim and was subsequently charged with the offences.

Detective Constable Kris Aston said:

“Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the immense strength and courage the victim has shown throughout this case.

“Understandably, much of her life over recent years has been overshadowed by this lengthy and complex investigation. She then had to relive her trauma during the trial, and it is thanks to her bravery and determination that a dangerous predator, who poses a significant threat to women, has been held responsible for his horrific actions.

“I hope this result allows the victim to move forward with her life and provides her with some form of closure. I also hope her courage gives other victims the confidence to come forward and report any offences against them.

“Finally, I hope this custodial sentence gives Alfasi time to reflect on the devastating impact of his actions and the lasting harm he has caused.”

The victim in this case has given us permission to share a short extract from a letter that she wrote to DC Aston following the conclusion of the case.

"I am so grateful for your support and optimism. You have been a huge comfort to both me and my family.

“I know how rare it is to get an outcome as good as this and it means more to me than I can put into words. Thank you for answering all late texts and endless questions.

“Most of all, thank you for helping me speak my truth and feel seen."

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Taha Derwish appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 12 October where he was sentenced to 15 weeks in prison.

The 26-year-old of HMP Altcourse, had earlier pleaded guilty to sexual assault.

The court heard how on 24 September 2025, a group of teenage girls were walking on Nantwich Road when they were approached by Derwish.

He made several unwanted advances towards them, before inappropriately touching one of the girls on the bottom, despite being told that they were only 15 years old.

Cheshire Police were contacted, and Derwish was arrested within 10 minutes of the incident occurring.

Detective Sergeant George Booth said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the girls involved in this incident, who were understandably left shaken and upset by Derwish’s actions.

“They trusted their instincts, recognised that his behaviour was completely unacceptable, and contacted police immediately.

“Their swift actions allowed officers to attend the scene and arrest Derwish within minutes of receiving the call.

“I hope this result reassures them that they did the right thing by coming forward and that reports of this nature are always taken seriously.

“Women and girls should be free to go about their daily lives without fearing for their safety.

"Let me be clear, this behaviour has no place in our communities, and anyone who causes others to fear violence or intimidation can expect to be dealt with swiftly and robustly."

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A man has been jailed for separate incidents of sexual assault and burglary in the Malpas area.

Jorden Hansen, of Penny Court, Malpas, was sentenced to 43 months at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 8 October.

The 32-year-old was sentenced for two counts of sexual assault, one count of using threatening behaviour to cause alarm or distress and one count of burglary.

On 17 April 2026, two teenage girls aged 16 and 13 entered an abandoned building in Malpas. Before entering, they saw a man sat in a blue car nearby.

An hour later, the man entered the building and located the girls. He stood in the doorway, blocking the girls’ exit. He asked how old they were and remarked, ‘oh, old enough, give me your Snapchat’.

The man then hugged both girls without their consent, with his hand on their lower backs.

On 23 April 2026, a 17-year-old girl was walking along High Street, Malpas, when she spotted a man in a blue car. He was repeatedly looking at her in his rearview mirror while he was driving.

She turned into Chester Road and the man continued to drive at a slow pace behind her. She called a friend as she feared for her safety. 

Hansen was identified as the man involved in these two incidents and was subsequently arrested.

At court he was also sentenced in relation to a previous, unrelated incident where he broke into a nursing home in High Street, Malpas, on 28 August 2025.

During the early hours, a resident informed staff a man had been in her room and had jumped out of the window.

It was found that someone had entered several residents’ rooms after gaining access through the windows and searched through their belongings.

Following enquiries, this was later linked to Hansen and he was arrested.

DC Ireland of Chester CID said:

“Firstly, I would like to thank the young victims in this case for their bravery in coming forward and speaking to police about what happened to them.

“These incidents were undoubtedly distressing, and I hope the victims, their families and the wider public can take some comfort from knowing that Hansen has now been convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

“This outcome ensures he has been held accountable for his actions and provides protection to the wider community.”

PC Wright added:

“As well as targeting teenage girls, Hansen also targeted vulnerable people in a nursing home, violating what should be their safe space.

“Thanks to the work of our officers, we were able to link this to Hansen and we welcome the sentence handed to him."

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A man from Crewe has been jailed for sexually, physically and emotionally abusing two women.

Jacob Evans appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 12 October, where he was handed a 21-year sentence – consisting of 15 years imprisonment and six years remaining on extended licence.

Evans, of French Lane, Baddington, had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of rape and sexual assault by penetration.

The 22-year-old had also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, two counts of making threats with a bladed weapon and two counts of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.

The court heard that between 2021 and 2025 Evans had abused two different women.

Both women reported to police that the 22-year-old had physically assaulted them and threatened them both with violence on multiple occasions. One of the women went on to tell officers that she had even been threatened with a knife by Evans.

The victims in this case also disclosed that they had been raped by Evans a number of times as well as having been forced to engage in other sexualised activity under the threat of violence.

Alongside the physical violence and sexual assaults, Evans also emotionally manipulated the women, verbally degraded them and went through their phones.

One woman reported that Evans bullied her into letting him drive her car, despite not being insured. He also forced her to sell her own belongings in order to buy him sports clothing, alcohol and a brand-new iPhone and Apple watch. Shortly after being given the devices, he sold them and kept the money for himself.

Evans was arrested and interviewed twice after both victims came forward to disclose the offences. Following his initial arrest, he told officers under caution that he “wasn’t worried” about the allegations made against him.

Despite denying any wrongdoing and providing no comment answers in interviews with officers, Evans was subsequently charged and remanded in custody. He would change his pleas to guilty on the first day of trial.

Alongside his custodial sentence, Evans was also handed an indefinite restraining order against both women.

Detective Constable Toby Hills, of Crewe Reactive CID, said:

“The two women at the centre of this investigation have been subjected to a torrent of abuse by an individual who thought he could hold power over and manipulate them both without facing any form of consequence.

“Despite bearing the brunt of an onslaught of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, these two women bravely came forward to prevent their abuser from harming anyone else. This investigation required them to relive their trauma, which I know would not have been an easy task for them, so I would like to extend my most profound thanks to them both for their courage, bravery and willpower shown throughout this entire case.

“What has been uncovered over the course of this emotionally challenging investigation is that Jacob Evans is an extremely volatile individual who poses a serious risk to women. I am very glad to see the court also saw this and has handed him a considerable custodial sentence, meaning he will have plenty of time to reflect on the consequences of his deplorable behaviour.

“Even when he is eventually released from prison, Evans will be under constant supervision on a six-year extended licence period and will be the subject of an indefinite restraining order requiring him to remain on his best behaviour, or face returning to a prison cell.”

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Former Merseyside Police officer Carl Edwards jailed for misconduct involving vulnerable teenager and sex workers

Carl Edwards, 37, of Sunflower Close, Woodchurch, Wirral, has been jailed for 15 months at Chester Crown Court. He was convicted in July of three counts of misconduct in a public office and two data protection offences.

During a welfare check in December 2023 on a high-risk 17-year-old who had just returned after being reported missing, Edwards spent 90 minutes alone with her in a bedroom. He did not activate his body-worn camera. The teenager later told a support worker that he made her feel uncomfortable by attempting to touch her, offering her a drag on his vape, and asking if he could pick her up after work. He showed her pictures of the car he would use and made sexual comments about what he wanted to do with her.

An IOPC-directed investigation by Merseyside Police’s Anti-Corruption Unit, which began in April 2024 after reports of an “officer called Carl” regularly attending the Sheil Road area of Kensington in Liverpool (an area frequented by sex workers), also established that Edwards had contact with at least two sex workers while on duty between June 2022 and December 2023. One said he flirted with her from a marked police vehicle, asked how much she charged, turned up unannounced outside her home, and often passed her on the street. The other reported that when she approached him about an assault, he asked if she would take part in group sex with another woman for money instead of investigating the offence.

Edwards also searched police systems for information on a Wirral organised crime group without any policing purpose. He resigned before a misconduct hearing that would have resulted in his dismissal for gross misconduct.

Amanda Rowe of the IOPC said the offending was:

“a deliberate and prolonged pattern of criminal behaviour which seemed to only escalate over time and culminated with his abhorrent actions when visiting a vulnerable girl who would have undoubtedly placed trust in him at the time.” 

She described the 17-year-old and the adult women as “brave,” noting that their accounts helped uncover further offences.

Det Ch Supt Sabi Kaur said:

“In abusing his position of trust with victims of crimes in pursuit of his own gratification, Edwards behaviour was nothing short of abhorrent.”

This account is based on reported details of the conviction, investigation, and court outcome.

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A man from Crewe has been jailed for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Thomas Beswick appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 6 October, where he was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

The sentencing comes after Beswick pleaded guilty to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

The court heard that in 2022, Beswick was handed a ten-year SHPO as part of sentencing for a previous offence.

Under the terms of the order, Beswick was prohibited from remaining in any address where a child under 16 was present without the expressed approval of Social Services.

On Sunday 4 October, officers received a call from a woman stating that she wanted to report Beswick for breaching the order imposed upon him.

She went on to tell officers that she had befriended the 25-year-old in 2025, prior to the birth of her baby.

The pair had become friends and Beswick had attended her baby shower, other family events and had even helped with childcare

The woman further disclosed that Beswick had not informed her that he was under the restrictions of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, having found out second-hand, and then immediately called police.

He was arrested by officers shortly after and taken into custody, where he answered no comment to all questions put to him.

PC Clark, of Crewe's Sex Offender Management Unit said:

“Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are put in place to protect the public from dangerous offenders. Beswick’s lack of honesty to inform the woman he had befriended of his order, and his decision to visit her at her home whilst knowing her young child would also be present, put both the mother and child at risk.

“Officers from the Crewe Sex Offender Management Unit took swift action in locating and arresting Beswick before remanding him in custody and putting him before the courts where he received an immediate custodial sentence.”

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A former priest who sexually abused multiple young women in his Sheffield congregation has today been convicted of further offences including rape.

Christopher Brain, now aged 69, led a group called the Nine O’Clock Service in the city in the 1980s and 1990s and used his power and influence to make women feel they had no choice but to submit to his sexual demands. 

Brain, formerly of Park Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, was convicted in August 2025 of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women. The jury in the 2025 trial was unable to reach a verdict on a further four counts of indecent assault and one count of rape. However, following a five-week re-trial, he has today (Friday 2 October 2026) been found guilty of all five of these offences against four women.

Brain’s convictions follow an extensive and complex police investigation which we launched in 2019 following a referral. Thanks to the bravery of the women who made reports, a dedicated team of officers was able to begin building the case against Brain and establishing the full picture of his offending.

The NOS attracted a young congregation through its use of live music and nightclub-style multimedia effects. It was initially held at St Thomas’s Church in Crookes, before later moving to a larger venue in Ponds Forge in the city centre.

The court heard that Brain, who was an ordained Church of England priest, created a ‘cult’ and ‘brainwashed’ his victims into believing that he was a ‘mouthpiece of God’. The victims thought if they didn’t carry out the sexual acts he demanded, they would be failing as Christians.

It was only after the NOS ended, and for some many years later, that the victims realised they had been groomed and sexually abused.

During the investigation, our officers spoke to hundreds of people, with most bringing different names and lines of enquiry into the investigation. We took around 50 statements, gathered hundreds of pieces of documentation and conducted 55 hours’ worth of victim and witness interviews.

Our enquiries took us all over the UK, with many of those involved now based in different parts of the country. Many of the people we needed to speak to for help with our enquiries weren’t previously known to police, and weren’t easily traceable, resulting in the use of varied and complex tactics to find them and seek their assistance.

During both the trial and re-trial, a small team of SYP officers relocated from South Yorkshire to London to support the prosecution and assist in justice being secured.

Detective Superintendent Eleanor Welsh, Senior Investigating Officer, said:

“I’d firstly like to put on record my gratitude towards all of the courageous women who made reports and put their trust and support behind our investigation. These women have waited three or four decades for these verdicts and bravely relived their ordeals in a bid to secure justice.

“Due to Brain’s continued denial of the offences, the victims – who have already been through so much - had to ensure a second trial. Furthermore, victims from the first trial bravely returned as witnesses to support the prosecution.

“Brain is a devious and arrogant sexual predator who caused lasting harm to these women.

“While I am pleased with the guilty verdicts, I know for the victims it can never take away what Brain did to them. However, I hope that it brings some comfort to know they have had a voice, they have been heard, and the jury has accepted that Brain is a serial sex offender.”

Det Supt Welsh added:

“I also hope today’s verdicts show others who may have suffered sexual abuse that it’s never too late to come forward and report to us, even if the offences occurred many years ago. We will listen to you and there is support available to you throughout the process.”

Brain will be sentenced on a date to be set.

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A man from Crewe has been jailed for online child sexual offences.

Rory Need appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 21 September where he was sentenced to six years and six months.

The 37-year-old, of Rimsdale Close, Wistaston, was earlier found guilty of possessing indecent images of children, making indecent images of children, distributing indecent images of children, causing a child to look at images of sexual activity, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in sexual communication with a child, following a three-day trial.

Cheshire Police arrested Need in March 2024 after officers received information from Dyfed-Powys Police relating to a Snapchat account which had been engaging in sexual communications with a 9-year-old girl. The account was linked to Need.

His devices were seized and several of indecent images of children were recovered.

Need was ultimately charged with multiple offences.

On top of his custodial sentence, he must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Faye Taylor said:

“Need is clearly a danger to children and has rightly been handed a prison sentence that reflects the severity of his crimes.

“He was well aware that his victim was underage, and as a 37-year-old man he knew what he was doing was wrong, but despite this he continued to cause significant harm.

“Through the use of social media, he specifically targeted a 9-year-old girl, plying her with sexualised messages and indecent images in order to fulfil his own sexual desires.

“Thankfully, as a result of the evidence we gathered, he has now been held accountable for his actions and will no longer be able to pose a threat to other children.”

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Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for non-recent child sex offences in Chesham. 

Joshua Holt (pictured below), aged 37, of Vernon Road, Chester, was sentenced to three years and eight months’ imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court on Thursday (10/9). 

Holt will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. 

After a two-day trial on 14 July of this year at the same court, Holt pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on a female contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. 

At his first hearing on 23 December 2025, Holt pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault on a female contrary to Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act. 

Between September 2020 and January 2021, Holt sexually assaulted the victim, who was a teenage girl at the time, on multiple occasions. 

Holt was charged by postal requisition on 18 October 2025. 

Investigating officer Detective Constable Eleanor Bleech of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit said:

“I would like to commend the victim for the courage and bravery she has shown throughout this investigation.  

“By coming forward and reporting what happened to her, she has enabled us to bring Joshua Holt before the courts and secure this conviction. 

“I hope that today's sentence provides her with a sense of justice and demonstrates that offenders will be held accountable for their actions, regardless of how much time has passed. 

“I would also like to thank the victim for the support and cooperation she has provided throughout the investigation and court process.  

“I recognise how difficult it can be for victims of sexual offences to relive traumatic experiences, and her strength and determination have been instrumental in achieving this outcome. 

“Thames Valley Police takes sexual offences against children very seriously, whether this is a recent offence or something which has happened many years ago. 

“I encourage anyone with information about sexual offences and victims of sexual offences to contact the police.” 

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A man has been jailed after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by staying at an address where a child was present and not notifying police.

Yonathan Du Plessis, of Mallard Avenue, Edleston, Nantwich, was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Tuesday 1 September.

The 33-year-old had admitted breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order which was imposed in 2023.

On 27 May 2026, Du Plessis was arrested for breaching the order after having an unregistered mobile phone, something he was prohibited from doing.

After this arrest occurred, police then received information that he previously had contact with a child and had stayed in the same address as a child on multiple occasions.

Under the terms of his order, Du Plessis must notify police of any address or place that he stays at for a period of 12 hours or longer where a child under 18 resides/stays, within three days of his first stay.

PC Alex Barker, of the Sex Offender Management Unit (SOMU), Cheshire Police, said:

Du Plessis clearly had no regard for the conditions upon him and was subsequently arrested and charged for breaching his order.

This is why those with Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are robustly managed by SOMU, to ensure that anyone who does breach their order must face the consequences.

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A Registered Sex Offender has been jailed after breaching his notification requirements by sending sexualised messages to who he believed was a child.

Neil Tobijanski, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Wednesday 2 September at Chester Crown Court.

The 58-year-old had pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), and breaching sex offender notification requirements.

Between 19 May 2026 and 8 June 2026, Tobijanski had been sending sexual messages online to who he believed was a 12-year-old boy but was in fact a decoy.

Tobijanski is a registered sex offender and had previously served a custodial sentence in relation to possession of indecent images of children.

Tobijanski was linked to the account which was sending the sexualised messages to the decoy and information placed him in the Tattenhall area.

Officers attended this location on 1 July 2026, and he was arrested and transported to custody.

DC Shortall said:

“Tobijanski had strict conditions and he breached these by talking to someone who he believed was a child, sending sexual messages and even explicit images of himself.

“Although there was no young victim in this case, the reality could have been very different, and that is why registered sex offenders are robustly managed, and any breaches of their conditions dealt with.”

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A man has been jailed for more than seven years after sexually assaulting and engaging in sexual activity with a child.

Jamie Meakin, of Crewe, was handed a sentence of seven years and nine months on Monday 24 August 2026 at Chester Crown Court.

The 36-year-old had pleaded guilty to assaulting a girl by penetration and five counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl.

In January 2025, officers received reports that Meakin had been engaging in sexual activity with a child in the Crewe area.

The offences had occurred over many years, starting when the girl was 12 years old.

Meakin was subsequently arrested in relation to the offences and following a thorough investigation was charged and remanded in custody.

On top of his custodial sentence, Meakin is required to sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Meakin also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine after a quantity of cocaine worth approximately £760 was seized during a search of an address where he was staying.

DC Sallis said:

“Meakin was well aware of how old this child was, and he still chose to act on his perverse sexual desires by taking advantage of a young, vulnerable individual.

“He had no choice but to plead guilty to the offences, and the substantial custodial sentence handed to him reflects the severity of these crimes.

“We hope the conclusion of this case will now allow the victim to find some closure.”

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James Scott, 32, from Greaves Lane East near Malpas, has been placed on the sex offenders register for seven years after exposing himself to two women in separate incidents.

Scott admitted two counts of exposure at Chester Magistrates’ Court. He was sentenced on 6 August by District Judge Ian Barnes to three months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months. The order includes a Building Choices course, 20 days of rehabilitation activity and 100 hours of unpaid work.

The first offence occurred in Crewe in June, when Scott exposed his genitals to a hotel worker in a reception area after attempting to chat her up. He was arrested and released on conditional bail.

While still on bail, he committed a second offence in Middlewich in July. He exposed himself to a dog walker after twice crossing paths with her in a park on Sycamore Drive. He was arrested a few hours later on 8 July after police received a description of his car.

In interview, Scott claimed to Cheshire Police that he had been urinating while waiting for his girlfriend to return from work.

He will remain subject to sex offender notification requirements for seven years from the date of sentence.