KENNETH JACKSON FROM IRLAM SENTENCED FOR RAPE OF YOUNG GIRL IN MANCHESTER

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Irlam, Kenneth Jackson, an 83-year-old resident of Riverside Avenue, was sentenced to 21 years in prison after being convicted of serious sexual offenses against a young girl. The crimes spanned several years, beginning when the victim was only four years old, and continued into her teenage years.

Jackson's abuse of the girl started in the 1970s, a period marked by his manipulative and predatory behavior. The victim, who was just four at the time, was subjected to repeated acts of abuse by Jackson, who exploited her innocence and trust. The case came to light many years later, after the girl, by then 16, decided to seek help and contacted the police in 2017.

During the investigation, the victim recounted how Jackson had initially lured her with promises of buying her a new coat. On one such occasion, when she was 11, Jackson told her they were going to Warrington to purchase the coat. Instead, he drove her to an address in Irlam, where he committed the rape. The abuse did not stop there; it persisted over the years, with Jackson continuing to assault her until she was a teenager.

Following her report, authorities swiftly acted, and Jackson was arrested. He was subsequently charged and found guilty of multiple counts of rape and indecent assault. The Manchester Crown Court sentenced him today, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the impact on the victim's life. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and support for victims of childhood abuse, and the community of Irlam now grapples with the aftermath of this disturbing case.