Locations
Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5
Description
Man jailed after being found guilty of sex offences.
John Cooper, 80, of Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (Monday 30 June).
He was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14 and two counts of indecent assault on a woman over 16 years of age at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 9 April 2025.
He has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
The allegations against Cooper were reported to us in 2021 and our rape and serious sexual offences team launched an investigation.
The offences happened in the 80s and 90s.
Detective Inspector Chris Wynn-Jones, of our rape and serious sexual offences team, said: “I would like to commend the bravery of the victims for coming forward and for giving evidence at Cooper’s trial. They have shown true courage and determination.
“I hope it brings some reassurance that he is now behind bars but also highlights that, no matter the length of time passed, we will always do what we can to investigate and bring these offenders to justice. I also hope this will encourage others who may have suffered similar experiences to come forward and report them to us.”