Kenneth Shaw 64

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A man who preyed on young children in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s has been jailed.

Kenneth Shaw admitted the crimes and was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday 1 May after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court.

Shaw, 64, of Northway, Orford, Warrington pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14, two counts of gross indecency with a boy under the age of 14, one count of gross indecency with a girl under the age of 14, and two counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14.

In February 2024, one of the victims in this case made a report of non-recent sexual abuse which had been committed by Shaw when the victim was approximately 10 years old.

A further three victims also reported similar incidents which had happened to them, all when they were children. The offences were committed in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

Shaw was questioned in relation to the offences and later charged.

Detective Inspector Jo Morgan said:

“Shaw committed some atrocious crimes against four young victims, the impact of which stayed with them throughout their childhoods and adult lives.

“I hope the conclusion of this court case will help to bring them closure over something which they have been carrying the weight of all these years.

“Shaw must have thought he had got away with what he had done, but as this case shows, it is never too late to report offences to us, as the victims did once they felt they were ready to.

“Please rest assured, you will be listened to, and we will investigate every report thoroughly. You can report through our website or by calling 101.”