Locations
Broadmead, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8
Description
Rab MacDonald Jailed for Historic Child Sexual Abuse
A 75-year-old man from Parbold has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in the 1990s.
Rab MacDonald, of Broadmead, Parbold, was convicted of seven counts of indecent assault at Preston Crown Court on 20 April following a trial. He had been charged with 12 counts after the victim reported the offences to police in 2023. The abuse occurred mainly in the Parbold and Skelmersdale area.
MacDonald was sentenced to seven years’ custody on 8 June.
Sgt Rebecca Pugh of Skelmersdale Police said:
“MacDonald has been brought to justice for the terrible acts he committed against a young girl some years ago.
“She has had to live with what he did to her for a long time, and even after she had the courage to report him, he still made her relive that experience through a trial.
“I can’t speak highly enough of the victim, and how she has conducted herself through proceedings.
"I thank her for her courage in coming forward and telling us about MacDonald and his crimes - I don’t doubt that her support has helped us bring him to justice.
"I hope she can now begin to move forward with her life knowing MacDonald has been brought to justice.
“If you are a victim of any sexual offence reading this today, I want you to know that we will listen to what you have to say, we will investigate appropriately, and we will do all we can to get you justice.”