JOHN MCCRACKEN FROM TIVERTON SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE IN WIGAN

A man named John McCracken, originally from Tiverton, has been convicted and sentenced for serious sexual offenses committed in Wigan. The case revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse that spanned several years, involving manipulation and deception aimed at a young girl.

According to court reports, McCracken, who is now facing a lengthy prison term, targeted the girl over a period of five years. The abuse began when she was only six or seven years old, and continued as she grew older. The details of the case highlight the calculated nature of McCracken’s actions, which caused significant emotional and psychological harm to the victim.

The victim, now an adult, described her feelings of confusion and distress during the period of abuse. Her family members also disclosed that she developed tendencies toward self-harm, a sign of the deep emotional scars left by the ordeal. The court heard that McCracken, a former deputy head, showed some remorse during the proceedings, but this did not prevent his conviction on multiple counts of sexual offenses.

In addition to the prison sentence, McCracken was ordered to register as a sex offender for life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes and the long-term impact on the victim’s well-being. The case has drawn attention to the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children and the devastating consequences of abuse by trusted individuals.