PETER ALLWRIGHT FROM WESCLIFF SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR CHILD RAPE IN CHELMSFORD

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Wescliff, Peter Allwright, a 40-year-old office manager, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of heinous sexual offenses involving a young girl. The sentencing took place at Chelmsford Crown Court, where the judge handed down an indeterminate sentence of 18 years, with a minimum of nine years to be served before Allwright could be considered for parole.

During the court proceedings, the judge described Allwright as a “depraved” individual whose actions pose a significant threat to public safety. The court heard that Allwright was responsible for a series of serious sex crimes, including rape, assault by penetration, and gross indecency with a child. Additionally, he faced charges of making threats to kill, further highlighting the severity of his conduct.

The victim, whose identity remains protected, was subjected to abuse by Allwright for nearly a decade, beginning when she was only six years old. The court was informed that the abuse was prolonged and deeply traumatic, leaving a lasting impact on the young girl’s life. The case has brought to light the disturbing nature of the crimes committed by Allwright and has prompted calls for increased vigilance and protection for vulnerable children in the Wescliff area and beyond.

As Allwright begins his prison sentence, the community and the victim’s family are left to grapple with the aftermath of these devastating events, emphasizing the importance of justice and safeguarding measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.