RAYMOND WOODS JAILED FOR NINE YEARS IN BOLTON FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES

RAYMOND WOODS JAILED FOR NINE YEARS IN BOLTON FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Bolton community, Raymond Woods, a 56-year-old man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of indecent assault involving two young children.

The crimes, which spanned from 1976 to 1983, involved Woods abusing a girl aged between eight and 13, as well as a boy who was approximately eight or nine years old at the time of the offenses.

Woods's trial took place at Bolton Crown Court earlier this month, where the jury found him guilty of the serious charges.

Following the conviction, Judge Timothy Clayson issued a comprehensive ruling, explicitly banning Woods from having any contact with children in the future, emphasizing the severity of his crimes and the need to protect potential victims.

The offenses occurred during Woods's twenties, a period when he was reportedly working at Compact Instruments in Bolton.

His defense attorney, David Fish QC, stated during the sentencing hearing that Woods had previously led an honest life within the bounds of the law, and that he was a father who was estranged from his daughter.

Fish also noted that Woods had resigned from his employment at Compact Instruments following his conviction, indicating a significant change in his personal and professional life.

Judge Clayson highlighted the profound impact of Woods's actions on his victims.

He referenced a victim impact statement from the woman now aged 41, who described the emotional toll of the abuse as