ALAN BIGNALL BOOTLE PAEDOPHILE SENTENCED FOR MULTIPLE SEX OFFENCES IN LIVERPOOL
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Bootle Child Sexual Abuser
In a series of disturbing criminal cases, Alan Bignall, a 46-year-old resident of Bedford Road in Bootle, has been found guilty and sentenced for a troubling pattern of sexual offences involving minors. The incidents, which took place over several years, have shocked the local community and prompted a stern response from the judicial system.
At an earlier hearing, Bignall pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of causing or inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of assault by penetration of a child under 13, and two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. The court, held at Liverpool Crown Court, was informed that these offences occurred more than five years prior to the trial, highlighting a long history of predatory behavior.
Prosecutor Ken Grant detailed the heinous nature of the crimes, revealing that Bignall had threatened the young victim into undressing in front of him and had forced her to touch his genitals. The court was told that the victim was a child at the time, underscoring the severity and criminality of Bignall’s actions. Judge David Aubrey, presiding over the case, condemned Bignall’s conduct, stating, “For your own sexual gratification you abused her, and abused her when she was of such a tender age.”
Despite the gravity of his crimes, Bignall expressed remorse in a letter submitted to the court, claiming he was taking steps toward rehabilitation while incarcerated. Nevertheless, the judge sentenced him to four years in prison, emphasizing the need for justice and protection for vulnerable children.
It is important to note that Bignall’s criminal record is extensive. In 2011, he was already serving time for a series of sex offences, including sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, assault by penetration, possession of indecent photographs of children, and charges related to extreme pornography and voyeurism. His previous conviction demonstrated a pattern of predatory behavior that spanned several years.
Further back in April 2011, Bignall was sentenced by Liverpool Crown Court to an indefinite term for public protection after being convicted of repeatedly molesting a young girl over a period of 15 months. The victim, only 12 years old at the time, disclosed her abuse to friends and teachers, which led to police intervention. During the raid on Bignall’s Bootle residence, authorities discovered a cache of 270 obscene images of children, along with a camera containing secretly recorded footage of the victim in the bathroom. Additionally, they found a pair of night vision goggles, indicating a disturbing level of premeditation and voyeurism.
Judge John Phipps described Bignall as “predatory” and ordered him to serve a minimum of five years behind bars before being eligible for parole. The court heard that the abuse began when the girl was just 11 years old in September 2009, and over the subsequent months, Bignall molested her on numerous occasions, forcing her to perform sexual acts. The young girl recounted that the abuse happened on “hundreds” of occasions, illustrating the extent of Bignall’s manipulation and exploitation.
In a recorded interview with police, the victim described an incident where Bignall stormed out of the room before returning to throw objects at her when she refused his sexual demands. The police investigation also uncovered additional disturbing material, including indecent images involving animals, further highlighting the depravity of Bignall’s actions.
During the proceedings, Bignall, a father of four, expressed remorse and apologized to his young victim and her family. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, assault by penetration, making indecent photographs of children, possession of extreme pornography, and voyeurism. Bignall was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, and he was subjected to a restraining order and a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), aimed at preventing any further contact with victims or potential victims.
The case underscores the ongoing threat posed by individuals like Bignall and the importance of vigilant law enforcement and judicial measures to protect children from such predatory behavior in communities like Bootle and Liverpool.
At an earlier hearing, Bignall pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of causing or inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of assault by penetration of a child under 13, and two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. The court, held at Liverpool Crown Court, was informed that these offences occurred more than five years prior to the trial, highlighting a long history of predatory behavior.
Prosecutor Ken Grant detailed the heinous nature of the crimes, revealing that Bignall had threatened the young victim into undressing in front of him and had forced her to touch his genitals. The court was told that the victim was a child at the time, underscoring the severity and criminality of Bignall’s actions. Judge David Aubrey, presiding over the case, condemned Bignall’s conduct, stating, “For your own sexual gratification you abused her, and abused her when she was of such a tender age.”
Despite the gravity of his crimes, Bignall expressed remorse in a letter submitted to the court, claiming he was taking steps toward rehabilitation while incarcerated. Nevertheless, the judge sentenced him to four years in prison, emphasizing the need for justice and protection for vulnerable children.
It is important to note that Bignall’s criminal record is extensive. In 2011, he was already serving time for a series of sex offences, including sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, assault by penetration, possession of indecent photographs of children, and charges related to extreme pornography and voyeurism. His previous conviction demonstrated a pattern of predatory behavior that spanned several years.
Further back in April 2011, Bignall was sentenced by Liverpool Crown Court to an indefinite term for public protection after being convicted of repeatedly molesting a young girl over a period of 15 months. The victim, only 12 years old at the time, disclosed her abuse to friends and teachers, which led to police intervention. During the raid on Bignall’s Bootle residence, authorities discovered a cache of 270 obscene images of children, along with a camera containing secretly recorded footage of the victim in the bathroom. Additionally, they found a pair of night vision goggles, indicating a disturbing level of premeditation and voyeurism.
Judge John Phipps described Bignall as “predatory” and ordered him to serve a minimum of five years behind bars before being eligible for parole. The court heard that the abuse began when the girl was just 11 years old in September 2009, and over the subsequent months, Bignall molested her on numerous occasions, forcing her to perform sexual acts. The young girl recounted that the abuse happened on “hundreds” of occasions, illustrating the extent of Bignall’s manipulation and exploitation.
In a recorded interview with police, the victim described an incident where Bignall stormed out of the room before returning to throw objects at her when she refused his sexual demands. The police investigation also uncovered additional disturbing material, including indecent images involving animals, further highlighting the depravity of Bignall’s actions.
During the proceedings, Bignall, a father of four, expressed remorse and apologized to his young victim and her family. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, assault by penetration, making indecent photographs of children, possession of extreme pornography, and voyeurism. Bignall was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, and he was subjected to a restraining order and a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), aimed at preventing any further contact with victims or potential victims.
The case underscores the ongoing threat posed by individuals like Bignall and the importance of vigilant law enforcement and judicial measures to protect children from such predatory behavior in communities like Bootle and Liverpool.