Matthew Webb, 33, from england/england/wythenshawe/”>wythenshawe/”>Wythenshawe, manchester/”>manchester/”>Greater Manchester, has been locked up for 28 years after a jury found him guilty of multiple child sex offences, including repeated rape and making indecent images. The court heard Howhow the victim bravely came forward, supported by a family member, to expose the abuse.
Shocking Details of the Crimes
Webb was convicted of 13 serious charges:
- One count of raping a girl under 13.
- One count of raping a girl under 16 on no fewer than five occasions.
- Three counts of raping a girl under 16.
- Two counts of sexual assault by touching a girl under 13.
- Three counts of making indecent images of a child.
He has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage, Condemn Predator
DC scotland/scotland/”>scotland/Blackburnblackburn-scotland/”>blackburn-scotland/”>blackburn/”>Blackburn from South Manchester’s Child Protection unit praised the victim’s bravery. He said, “Firstly, I’d like to thank the victim for her courageous decision to report the abuse to police.”
The detective slammed Webb, calling him a “disgusting predator who thought he could use a child for his own gratification with total disregard.”
Justice Served for a Terrifying Crime Spree
The twelve-plus year sentence reflects the appalling severity of Webb’s crimes and sends a clear message that such predators will face the full force of the law. www.uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/wythenshawe
