Graham Jones – Stapley, Cheshire

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A child rapist has been jailed for 21 years for subjecting a young girl to years of sexual abuse in Warrington.

Graham Jones, previously known as Graham Peacock, of Clonners Field, Stapeley, 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.

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.

The court heard how 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.

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.