A MAN and a woman who were convicted of child sex offences have been jailed for more than 20 years between them.
Scott Geraghty, 31, of News Lane, Rainford had been found guilty of offences including engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.
Meanwhile, Chloe Dixon, of News Lane, Rainford, was found guilty of offences including possessing indecent images of a child; engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child; and engaging in sexual communication with a child.
The offences took place in 2020.
Both were sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today, Thursday, April 4.
Geraghty was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison. Dixon was handed a nine years and six months jail term.
Their crimes 'caused immeasurable pain and suffering'
Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Sergeant Rebecca Igglesden said: "Geraghty and Dixon's crimes have caused immeasurable pain and suffering to their victim and her family.
"I would like to praise the strength, patience and bravery of the victim, throughout this long and complex investigation. Although no outcome can take away the harm caused, we hope that the knowledge they have been jailed will at least provide some comfort and aid her process of recovery.
“Our specialist Unity Team is committed to investigating any reports of a sexual offence. We have detectives who are specially trained to deal with these serious crimes, and ensure that victims are supported throughout the process.
“If you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, or know of a child being abused, please come forward and let us know so we can investigate.
“We take all such reports extremely seriously and if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion.”
How to report sexual abuse
If you are a child or young person suffering sexual or physical abuse, the following organisations can also provide help and support:
- NSPCC – call 0808 800 5000 or e-mail help@nspcc.org.uk.
- Childline – call 0800 1111
If you’ve been affected by sexual violence of any kind don’t be afraid to tell someone, find the courage to come forward and get the help you deserve.
You can report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/how-to-report-rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
There is a lot of support available from specialist officers within Merseyside Police and through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service delivered jointly by two registered charities.
In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.
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