Man jailed after admitting multiple sex offences

Graham Young will spend 14-and-a-half years in prison

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 20th Apr 2024
Last updated 20th Apr 2024

A Wigan man has been jailed after pleading guilty to 11 counts of sex offences – including those against a child.

Graham Young, who's 63 and formerly of Hesketh Meadow Lane, will spend 14-and-a-half-years

The court heard how Young had targeted two youngsters after befriending those who were close to them and using highly sexualised language and innuendo when he saw them.

He admitted 11 sex offences against the youngsters, including possession of Cat A and B videos of a child, possession of Cat A, B and C images, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and voyeurism.

DC Stephanie Goss of the Child Protection Unit in Wigan said:

“We are pleased with today’s result, which has seen a dangerous, sexual predator removed from our streets. We hope that this allows the victims time to heal and come to terms with what they have been through at the hands of this man.

“As a force, we are committed to investigating any allegation of sexual abuse and we urge anyone who believes they have been a victim to get in touch with us. You will be believed, and you will be supported.

“If something doesn’t feel right, report it.”

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