Man jailed for sexually abusing child in Warrington
The 64-year-old had previously denied the charges but was subsequently found guilty following a trial
Police in Warrington have confirmed a man has been jailed for 21 years for subjecting a young girl to years of sexual abuse.
The court heard how Graham Jones had abused the victim over many years in the Warrington area.
The abuse began when she was aged nine and continued for several years.
The offences were reported in May 2022, and the victim bravely spoke about what had happened to her.
Following enquiries, Jones was arrested and ultimately charged with multiple offences in June 2024.
The 64-year-old had previously denied the charges, which consisted of four counts of rape, 14 counts of indecent assault, and four counts of gross indecency with a child, but was subsequently found guilty following a trial.
Jones appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday 10 October where he was handed the custodial sentence.
He will also need to serve an extra five years on extended licence.
On top of his 21-year sentence, Jones was ordered to sign the Sex Offender Register for life and is also subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, plus restraining orders to protect the victim in this case.
"despicable"
Detective Constable Caroline Wharmby said: “Firstly, I would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case for speaking about what happened to her.
“No-one should have to go through what she has been through, and I hope the conclusion of this court process will help to bring her some sense of closure. Although nothing will make her forget what this despicable man did, her evidence and courage has meant he is now behind bars for a significant length of time, where he can’t do this to anyone else.
“Jones is clearly a sexual predator, taking advantage of an innocent young girl for his own twisted gratification.
“The fact that he committed such dreadful crimes over a number of years shows that he had absolutely no regard for how his crimes would impact the victim.
“Thankfully, the jury saw through his lies, and he now has many years in custody to contemplate his actions."