CHESHIRE MAN JAILED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE OF YOUNG GIRL AND MADE HER RELIVE TRAUMA IN COURT
A 'dangerous' predator sexually abused a young girl - then made her relive the trauma in court years later.Stephen McPhee has been jailed for seven years and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life for his twisted crimes.
The 34-year-old, from Cheshire, was brought to the attention of police when his victim bravely came forward.
The offences dated back to when she was aged between nine and 11 years old.
Jurors found McPhee guilty of attempted rape of a girl under 13 following a six-day trial at Chester Crown Court.
He was found not guilty of two counts of rape.
McPhee was sentenced at Chester Crown Court last Thursday (September 4), where he was also subjected to a sexual harm prevention order.
Following his sentencing, Detective Constable Lindsay Wooffitt said: "Firstly, I would like to commend the victim for the strength and courage she has shown throughout this case, and I hope the sentence handed to McPhee will provide her closure and a chance to move on with her life." "McPhee is a dangerous individual, who sexually abused a little girl.
He showed no remorse throughout the entire investigation, and even made his victim relive the experiences in court." "Thankfully, as a result of the evidence gathered and the bravery of the victim, the jury were able to see through his lies, and he is now being held accountable for his actions." Det Con Wooffitt added: "As this case shows, Cheshire Constabulary takes any allegation of sexual offences extremely seriously, no matter how long ago they relate to." "Any allegation will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.
Victims should never feel ashamed to talk about what they have been subjected to."
