Latest Offenders Cheshire

Description

A man from Chester has been jailed for more than ten years after he was found guilty of multiple counts of rape.

Aaron Furnival, of Hunter Street, Chester, was convicted of four counts of rape at Chester Crown Court on Monday 9 March.

The 31-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to one count of controlling and coercive behaviour.

Furnival returned to Chester Crown Court on Monday 15 June, where he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

During his trial, the court was told how the female victim in this case contacted police to report violent behaviour, emotional abuse and sexual abuse committed by Furnival.

The woman reported Furnival would take advantage of her while she was asleep, and she would awake to find him raping her.

He would also ignore the victim whenever they were having consensual sex and she withdrew her consent. She would ask him to stop and he would refuse.

Furnival was controlling and jealous. He transferred money from the victim’s bank account, threw water over her while she was asleep, and monitored her movements with constant phone calls and messages.

Furnival used foul and abusive language towards her, made threats to kill her and even wrote degrading words on her skin in marker pen.

Offices arrested Furnival on suspicion of the offences but during interview he denied the allegations against him.

Following an investigation, he was charged.

Following the sentencing Detective Sergeant Andy Manson said:

“Firstly, we would like to recognise the bravery of the victim in this case for reporting what happened to her. We hope that the conclusion of this case and the hope that the sentence handed to Furnival, will provide her with some sense of closure, knowing that the jury saw through his lies.

 “Furnival’s cruel and abusive behaviour showed how he clearly had no regard for the welfare of his victim, instead doing whatever he wanted, no matter the consequences to her.

“He then put the victim through the stress of a trial after he refused to accept what he had done. Thankfully, he was found guilty of these crimes and is now facing a considerable length of time behind bars.”

Description

A man from Winsford has been found guilty of rape, assault and two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour.

Damon Furmedge was found guilty of the charges following an eight-day trial at Chester Crown Court which concluded on Friday 29 May.

The 36-year-old, previously from Weaver Street, Winsford, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Chester Crown Court on17 July to be sentenced.

The case began in November 2024 when police received an anonymous call about Furmedge’s behaviour towards the victim.

The victim was spoken to on her own but was reluctant to give any information and said she was scared.

After gaining the women’s trust, she went on disclose how she had been raped, strangled and abused by Furmedge.

The woman told officers that the first time she was assaulted Furmedge threw her fully clothed into a bath-full of water and held her under the water by her neck. He did this twice and left her terrified she was going to die.

What followed was a catalogue of threats, violence and controlling behaviour which left her so scared that she considered taking her own life to escape.

She told officers that Furmedge had installed cameras and microphones at her home, he had also monitored her movements by tracking her phone and threatened to harm her.

DC Hannah Lamborn from Northwich CID said:

“The level of intimidation and violence was terrifying for the victim who wanted to report Furmedge but was scared of the repercussions.

“The anonymous call that night gave her the courage to speak out about her ordeal. I think that’s a vital example of how concerned friends and family can call out this horrific behaviour and help their loved-one break free. 

“I would personally like to thank the victim for her courage in supporting the Police investigation so that justice could be served.

“Our officers are here to help you, with the assistance of specialist agencies, to break the cycle of abuse and get the perpetrator away from you and convict them of their abhorrent crimes.”

Description

A paedophile who sexually abused two children has been sentenced to life in prison.

Robert Mattravers, 47, of Russell Road, Runcorn appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 2 June where he was sentenced for multiple sex offences.

They included four counts of rape of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child, five counts of sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and causing a child to watch sexual activity.

He was also charged with making indecent images of children, including two Category A, two category B, four Category C and taking five indecent images of a child of Category C.

He admitted all offences that took place in Connah’s Quay.

Mattravers was arrested after one of his victims disclosed the offences to a member of staff at school.

An investigation was launched and a subsequent examination of his phone found indecent images of children.

He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 11 years and 8 months, after which he will be eligible to apply for parole.

Mattravers was also ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults for life.

A lifetime restraining order was also put in place to protect both victims and their parents.

Speaking after sentencing, DC Victoria Griffiths of the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) said:

“Robert Mattravers is a danger to children, and I am pleased that today’s sentence reflects the seriousness and depravity of the offences he committed.

“He will remain on licence for the rest of his life and if he is ever freed, he can be recalled to prison at any time.

“I commend the bravery and dignity of the victims and their families for having the courage to assist with the investigation, and for their resilience throughout.

“We will leave no stone unturned when investigating those who seek to do harm to vulnerable members of our society. Any victim of sexual abuse is encouraged to come forward with the confidence that they will be heard and supported.”

Description

A man has been jailed after admitting sexual offences against young girls dating back to 1989.

Ian Sutcliffe, of Dart Walk, Winsford, was sentenced to 18 years on Friday 29 May at Chester Crown Court.

The 58-year-old had previously admitted unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and gross indecency with a girl under 14 relating to one female victim in 1998.

He had also pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 in relation to a second female victim between 1989 and 1994.

In April 2024, one of the victims reported the offences, which had taken place in Winsford, to police.

She recalled that Sutcliffe had sexually assaulted and raped her when she was a child. A further woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by Sutcliffe at around the same time when she was also a child.

Following his arrest, Sutcliffe denied the offences during interview, but once charged, pleaded guilty at court.

On top of his 18-year sentence, Sutcliffe is subject to restraining orders to protect the victims and must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.

Detective Constable Jessica Small said:

“Firstly, I would like to recognise the courage shown by the victims in this case who have had to carry the weight of what happened to them on their shoulders for all these years.

“Sutcliffe has been handed a substantial custodial sentence for his wicked actions, and this is thanks to the bravery of the two victims in coming forward and speaking to police.

“I hope this case shows that it is never too late to report an offence and we will always investigate every report thoroughly.

“You can report a sexual offence to Cheshire Police by calling 101 or reporting it online via our website.”

Description

A teenager has been sentenced to 10 years after raping a girl in Crewe.

Ryan Upton was handed the sentence during a hearing at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 26 May.

The 19-year-old, of Moorland Road, Sandbach, had pleaded guilty to rape and assault by penetration.

Upton and the victim, a teenage girl, had been at an address in Crewe on the evening of 26 December 2024 when he had sexually assaulted her while she was asleep.

Upton had also raped the victim, who fled from the address following the assault. She was found by a passer-by who helped her to call police.

Upton was arrested but denied the offences in interview; however forensic tests were conducted which provided a positive DNA hit for Upton. 

He was charged with the offences and admitted them in court.

On top of his custodial sentence, Upton must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and is subject to a restraining order to protect the victim in this case.

DC Sallis said:

“This lengthy custodial sentence reflects the severity of what Upton did – something which he ultimately had no choice but to admit due to the strength of the forensic evidence against him.

“We would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case for reporting this offence and although she will never forget what happened, we hope the fact that Upton is behind bars will give her some closure.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, please report it to us by calling 101 or visiting our website. Every report will be investigated thoroughly, with the needs and wishes of the victim as our main priority.”

Description

A sexual predator who targeted women while they shopped in Cheshire and Greater Manchester has been jailed.

William Kidd appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 29 May where he was sentenced to four years, and is now subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which remains in place indefinitely.

The 27-year-old of Stanbank Street, Stockport, had earlier pleaded guilty to 11 counts of sexual assault on a female, two counts of voyeurism, eight counts of recording an image under clothing to observe another without consent, and possession of cannabis.

The case against Kidd involves five incidents that took place between May and September 2025.

Following an investigation by Cheshire Police, supported by Greater Manchester Police, detectives found that Kidd targeted women while they shopped, discreetly following them through store aisles.

He visited stores in Macclesfield, Handforth and Stanley Green in Cheshire, as well as Denton and Stockport in Greater Manchester.

On four occasions, CCTV footage showed Kidd spraying the victims with a substance from a bottle he was carrying as he stalked them. He aimed at the women’s hair or backs, and the victims were often unaware of what had happened.

Forensic analysis later confirmed the substance was Kidd’s semen.

On a fifth occasion, Kidd followed a woman through a store and secretly filmed her on his mobile phone while she shopped with her fiveyearold daughter.

Kidd was identified following a Cheshire Police CCTV appeal, and he was subsequently arrested in October 2025. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of cannabis at the time of his arrest.

A review of his mobile phone uncovered further footage, including a video of Kidd following a woman pushing a small child in a shopping trolley while he filmed up her skirt. The woman appears to be completely unaware of his presence.

Kidd was charged and later pleaded guilty to the offences put to him.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Tiffany Berry-Perkin said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the victims in this case for the strength and bravery they have shown throughout this investigation.

“It is thanks to their continued support that our team was able to gather an overwhelming body of evidence against Kidd, leaving him with no option but to plead guilty.

“Kidd deliberately targeted innocent women as they went about their everyday lives, entirely unaware of the depraved acts he was committing against them.

"His behaviour is completely unacceptable, and I welcome the fact that he is now being held accountable behind bars, where he can no longer pose a danger to women in our communities.”

Detective Sergeant Steven Kaminski said:

“This case is an excellent example of neighbouring forces working together to identify and apprehend offenders who target women and girls.

“Kidd was fully aware that what he was doing was wrong. He knew his actions would cause his victims extreme distress, yet he chose to continue, deliberately travelling to multiple stores across two counties with the intention of violating and ultimately sexually assaulting innocent women.

“Putting an end to violence against women and girls remains a top priority for the force, and we will continue to remove sexual predators like Kidd from Cheshire and ensure they see justice.

“We treat all allegations of sexual offences extremely seriously, and any allegation will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.

“Victims should never feel ashamed of what has been done to them. Anyone who comes forward will be met with compassion, respect, and specialist support from our officers, alongside partner support agencies. All victims of sexual offences are entitled to anonymity, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the help and protection they deserve.”

Description

A man from Congleton has been jailed for offences including possession of extreme pornography and attempting to engage in sexual communications with children.

Mark Gould, of Park Road, Congleton, was sentenced to four years imprisonment on Thursday 14 May 2026.

63-year-old Gould had previously pleaded guilty to 17 counts of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child and 10 counts of attempting to incite a child aged between 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity.

He had also pleaded guilty to four counts of distributing an indecent image of a child, three counts of making an indecent image of a child and one count of possessing extreme pornography.

It was heard in court that, in 2025, officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT) received a report that Gould was engaging in sexual communication with children over social media.

Officers conducted a visit to Gould’s address in Congleton on 27 June and he was arrested. Gould’s property was subsequently searched, and officers recovered two mobile phones.

While in custody Gould denied the offences, but digital media officers found message chats across two social media platforms where Gould was speaking with children under the age of 16 and encouraging them to share sexualised images. He also sent numerous explicit images of himself.

Over 20 illicit images were found across his devices, along with three extreme pornographic images.

Gould pleaded guilty to a total of 35 charges on his first court appearance on 2 April 2026.

Alongside his custodial prison sentence, Gould was also ordered to sign on to the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and was handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Stacey Thompson, of the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team, said:

"Mark Gould believed that hiding behind a mobile phone screen meant he could fly under the radar and that his crimes would go undetected.

“He was very much mistaken, as our officers uncovered 22 explicit images of children, as well as several files containing extreme pornography.

“Even upon his release Gould will be continually monitored by our specialist officers under the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order to ensure he does not reoffend and target any more children online.”

Description

Northwich Man Jailed for 10 Years for Rapes

Nigel Davies, 55, of Manchester Road, Northwich, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of rape against the same woman.

Davies appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, May 21. He was found guilty two months earlier, with the second offence committed in 2023.

Prosecutor Catherine Elvin told the court the victim “forgot what it was like to enjoy life” after the abuse. She added: “She does not think she will trust a man again.”

Davies has previous convictions for harassment, breaching a non-molestation order and breaching a restraining order.

Defence barrister Jason Smith said Davies continues to maintain his innocence. He told the court: “It will be a substantial prison sentence for Mr Davies, a man of 55 years of age, who has spent a lot of his lifetime working in a responsible position. It will be proportionate with regard to the impact on him and the interest of justice and all I can ask is it is consistent with the facts and consistent with the guidelines.”

Recorder Anthony O’Donohoe imposed the 10-year sentence. Davies will serve two-thirds in prison and the remainder on licence.

The judge quoted a paragraph from the pre-sentence report: “[It says] he demonstrated distorted thinking […] where he had his own desires above others’ desires.”

Davies was also made subject to an indefinite restraining order preventing any direct or indirect contact with the victim. He will be required to sign the sex offenders register for the rest of his life upon release.

Description

A man who pretended to be a 15-year-old boy online in order to groom a teenage girl has been jailed.

Daniel Kennedy appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 22 May where he was sentenced to 13 months in prison, handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and made to sign the sex offenders register.

The 36-year-old of Crewe Road, Winterley, had earlier pleaded guilty of one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The court heard how Kennedy initially contacted his victim in October 2024 via social media while posing a 15-year-old boy.

Following a number of conversations between the pair, he began to send the victim several indecent images and also encouraged the 15-year-old teenager to share images of herself.

The activity came to light in December 2024 when the victim’s mum spotted her daughter looking at the images on her mobile phone and reported the matter to police.

Following enquiries Kennedy was arrested in relation to the allegations and formally charged.

Detective Constable Simon Knowles said:

“Kennedy is a calculating, predatory offender, he purposefully posed as a teenage boy in order to groom his victim for his own sexual gratification.

“He was well aware that he victim was only a child, yet he sent her a number of indecent images.

“I would like to thank the victim and her family for the bravery and courage that they have shown, and I hope the sentence handed to Kennedy will provide them with some closure.

“This case is another reminder of the dangers posed to children online. We will continue to work with our partners and other forces to identify and apprehend offenders, while also educating families on steps they can take to keep their children safe online.”

Description

A 20-year-old pervert has been jailed after trying to meet an underage girl for sex and inciting her to perform sexual acts during vile online chats.

Louis Morrison, of Halton Lodge Avenue in Runcorn, was reported to police and charged with engaging in sexual communications with a child, arranging the commission of a child sex offence, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, causing a child to watch sexual activity, and two counts of possessing indecent images of children.

He pleaded guilty and appeared at Chester Crown Court for sentence.

Prosecutor Peter Hussey told the court the offences took place in the second half of 2024. Morrison intentionally communicated with the girl for sexual gratification, calling her “baby” and “gorgeous”, telling her he “loved her very much” and that he wanted to have sex with her. He sent her lingerie and other gifts, photos of himself performing sexual acts, and incited her to perform sexual acts on herself while arranging to meet for sex.

Police found 41 indecent images of children on his phones, four in the most serious Category A.

Judge Simon Berkson ruled the offending too serious for anything other than an immediate custodial sentence. He jailed Morrison for four years in a young offender institution.

Morrison must sign the sex offenders register for life, abide by a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, forfeit his mobile phones, and is banned from contacting the victim for nine years.

Description

A man from Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and engaging in sexual communication with a child.

Teejay Walton was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 9 April 2026, after pleading guilty to two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The court heard that the 24-year-old had been released from prison in December 2025 following a previous sexual conviction.

Alongside his custodial sentence, Walton, of Timbrell Avenue, Crewe, was placed on the Sex Offenders Register and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which remains in place until 2033.

Under the conditions of the SHPO, he was prohibited from contacting anyone under the age of 16 online and from deleting internet history stored on any digital devices.

The court was told that between 22 January and 27 January 2026, Walton used social media to engage in conversation with a child who openly told him she was 12 years old. Despite this, Walton chose to continue communicating with her.

He also deliberately changed the settings on his social media account to automatically delete messages after they had been sent, which was a clear breach of his SHPO.

On Wednesday 28 January 2026, officers from the Sexual Offender Management Unit attended Timbrell Avenue, Crewe, and arrested Walton in connection with the breaches and the sexual communication offence.

While in custody, Walton admitted that he had been speaking to someone he believed to be a under the age of 16. He also admitted breaching his SHPO by communicating with the child and by changing his social media settings, although he claimed this had been done without realising it was prohibited.

Police Constable Alex Barker, of the Sexual Offender Management Unit, said:

“Teejay Walton flagrantly breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order within a month of being released from prison, showing that he had clearly not learned his lesson.

“As a result of his multiple breaches, and his admission that he engaged in sexualised conversations with someone he knew to be under the age of consent, he has now been returned to prison where he is paying the price for his sickening behaviour.

“Officers from the Sexual Offender Management Unit regularly conduct visits to those on the Sex Offenders Register and those subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders to ensure breaches such as those committed by Walton do not occur, and to take appropriate action against those who choose to ignore the conditions imposed on them.”

Description

A 30-year-old man who worked at a Wrexham school has been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a pupil.

Toby Haslam, 30, of Old Newcastle Road, Willaston, appeared for sentencing at Mold Crown Court today, 15 April.

He previously admitted nine offences including seven counts of sexual activity with a child – two of which were penetrative, a count of engaging in sexual communication with a child and possessing an indecent photograph of a child.

He was jailed for six years and handed a ten-year restraining order to protect the victim.

He also received a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and must register with police indefinitely.

In September 2024, North Wales Police received a report a Haslam had been grooming a 15-year-old child at the school he worked and had taken the girl to his home where he had sexually assaulted her.

An investigation discovered Haslam had been speaking to the child on social media. The conversations had become sexual, and he had bought her multiple gifts.

He was also found to have indecent images on his phone.

When the victim returned to school after a summer break, she reported her relationship with Haslam to a schoolteacher.

Investigating officer Detective Constable James Grimwood of the Vulnerable Persons Unit said:

“The victim in this case has been courageous throughout the police investigation.

“She was a vulnerable schoolgirl who had sought support from a member of teaching staff. By virtue of Haslam’s job title, he held a position of trust over her and abused his position of trust for his own sexual gratification.

“He has shown no signs of remorse throughout the investigation.

“The court outcome today reflects the seriousness of this incident, and I hope that this offers a level of closure for the victim.

“If any other person has been a victim of a sexual offence, I urge them to report this to North Wales Police.”

Description

A man has been sentenced for having and making indecent images of children in Runcorn.

Rory James appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 2 April where he was sentenced to 22 months in prison.

The 43-year-old of no fixed abode was previously found guilty by a jury of three counts of making indecent images of children, possessing indecent images of children, and possessing prohibited images of children.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register and subjected to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order as well as a rehabilitation activity requirement.

James was found in possession of a total of nine indecent images of children ranging from category C and B to category A, which is the most serious. He was also found in possession of extreme pornography.

Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team acting on information they received, discovered the images after executing a warrant at his address.

DC Anna Hull said:

“Our team is dedicated to protecting children and are actively making enquiries into information we receive about those who may be involved in making, sharing or taking indecent images.

“You may think you’re safe looking at these abominable and illegal images in your own home, but that is not the case, and we may come knocking on your door one day.”

Description

A sex offender who continued to upload indecent images of children has been sentenced.

Peter Stilwell of no fixed address appeared at Chester Crown Court on 7 April to be sentenced after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.

These related to 44 category A images of children, six category B images, and 2,051 category C images between 30 September 2023 and 2 February 2025.

The 38-year-old was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment.

Stilwell who was previously given a 12 month suspended sentence for 12 months in May 2023 was recalled to prison on 12 March 2025 after officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT) attended his former address in Runcorn following information he had uploaded indecent of images of children from the internet.

Stilwell was also subject to a 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and was also in breach of this order.

A number of digital devices were seized to be interrogated by digital forensic specialists, who later discovered thousands of indecent images and videos of children. They stopped at more than 2,000 images with a further 395,555 images and videos uncategorised. The remaining images were dip sampled finding further indecent images of children.

DC Kelsey Lee from the OCAIT team said:

“Stilwell was in clear breach of this SHPO following his similar conviction in 2023 for which he was given a suspended sentence. Despite this and the SHPO he continued his offending and thought he could get away with it. He has been in prison ever since and is now paying the price for his sickening behaviour.”

Description

A man has been jailed following reports of a sexual assault in Ellesmere Port.

Sayed Hasib, of no fixed abode, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 23 March 2026 and was sentenced to 12 months in custody.

The 30-year-old, who is from Afghanistan, had pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.

Shortly before 6pm on Saturday 21 March 2026, officers were called to South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, following reports that a man had inappropriately touched a 13-year-old girl over her clothing.

Officers attended the scene and Hasib was immediately arrested. Following questioning he was later charged with the offence.

Chief Inspector Daniel Reynolds, of Ellesmere Port LPU, said:

“Hasib was quickly arrested minutes after the incident was reported, and in less than 48 hours has been charged and jailed for his actions.

“This highlights how seriously we take offences of this nature and we will take robust action.

“We understand the concern that this incident is likely to have caused in the local community, and we hope the swift conclusion of this case will provide members of the public with some reassurance.

“If you have any concerns about offences of this nature, please report them to us via 101 or through the Cheshire Police website."