JAMES PRICE FROM WIGAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN WIGAN
2025-12-05 22:05: James Price appeared at Wigan & Leigh Magistrates Court on August 27, 2025, for his first hearing.He faced charges under the Sex Offenders Register Act 2003, accused of not complying with notification requirements.
The case was listed under reference 06LL0424425.
Magistrates noted the seriousness of the offence, which involves failing to update authorities as required.
Price, who was remanded in custody, did not enter a plea at this stage.
The court scheduled the next hearing for further case management.
Such breaches are considered serious, impacting public safety and the effectiveness of sex offender monitoring.
The case continues as authorities build their case for a possible trial or plea.
Price remains in custody pending further proceedings.
No additional details about the allegations or related offences were disclosed during the hearing.
The court emphasised the importance of compliance with notification laws to prevent reoffending and protect the community.
--------------------------- 2018-09-21 00:01: 2025-12-05 22:05: James Price appeared at Wigan & Leigh Magistrates Court on August 27, 2025, for his first hearing.
He faced charges under the Sex Offenders Register Act 2003, accused of not complying with notification requirements.
The case was listed under reference 06LL0424425.
Magistrates noted the seriousness of the offence, which involves failing to update authorities as required.
Price, who was remanded in custody, did not enter a plea at this stage.
The court scheduled the next hearing for further case management.
Such breaches are considered serious, impacting public safety and the effectiveness of sex offender monitoring.
The case continues as authorities build their case for a possible trial or plea.
Price remains in custody pending further proceedings.
No additional details about the allegations or related offences were disclosed during the hearing.
The court emphasised the importance of compliance with notification laws to prevent reoffending and protect the community.
--------------------------- 2018-09-21 00:01: In September 2016, a disturbing incident took place in Wigan involving a young girl under the age of 13 and a teenage male, which would later lead to a significant criminal trial and sentencing.
James Price, a resident of West Street in Ince, Wigan, was found guilty of a serious sexual assault committed against a 12-year-old girl, an act that has shocked the local community and prompted a stern legal response.
Price, who was 16 years old at the time of the offense, was accused of raping the young girl in the back of a van.
The case was brought before Bolton Crown Court, where a five-day trial concluded on August 1.
The court heard detailed evidence that linked Price directly to the assault, which was facilitated after he was introduced to the victim by another teenager, who was also involved in the case but was ultimately cleared of aiding and abetting Price or engaging in sexual activity with the girl.
During the proceedings, the Crown Prosecution Service presented compelling evidence that Price had engaged in sexual activity with the girl, an act that was confirmed when the victim confided in her school teacher about the assault.
The teacher promptly reported the matter to the police, leading to the investigation and subsequent trial.
The incident was initially brought before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court in November of the previous year.
At that time, both Price and his co-accused, a 17-year-old male, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The second defendant was initially charged with rape but the charge was later downgraded to sexual activity with a girl under the age of 13 by the time of the trial in July.
Following the verdict, James Price was sentenced to six years in a young offenders’ institution.
In addition to his prison term, he was issued a six-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which restricts his contact with the victim and imposes strict conditions to prevent further harm.
Furthermore, Price will remain on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely, and he is prohibited from contacting the victim in any way for at least six years.
This case underscores the serious consequences of sexual offenses involving minors and highlights the justice system’s commitment to protecting vulnerable young individuals from exploitation and abuse.
The community in Wigan is urged to remain vigilant and supportive of efforts to prevent such incidents in the future.
