Paedophile Peter Wright (born 20 April 1971) of Radcliffe has been sentenced to 15 years at Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday, 23 May 2024, for seven counts of sexual offences against a minor, having been found guilty after a week-long trial in April 2024.
He will spend a minimum of 10 years of the sentence before being eligible for early release and will be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
The incident occurred in November 2020 during the early morning hours, perpetrated by Peter Wright, who was regarded as being in a position of trust. We were contacted promptly, enabling our officers to respond swiftly, gather a statement from the victim, and confiscate the relevant garments at the location. Wright was swiftly apprehended that morning in Radcliffe on allegations of child sexual assault.
Peter Wright presented a defence in court, acknowledging his commission of the sexual acts; however, he claimed to have been asleep at the time and suffering from a disorder that causes him to engage in activities during sleep, rendering him unable to recall the events. This was rejected by the prosecution.
A forensic investigation of Wright’s phone was conducted, yielding content that bolstered the prosecution’s case and uncovered further evidence.
Peter Wright was further arrested in December 2021 on suspicion of possessing indecent images and an additional sexual assault incident. He was later charged in February 2022 with a number of sexual offences.
Detective Constable Nathan Lilley from Bury CID said; “I would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case. The emotions they have had to go through along with their close family has been highly distressing and only heightened and prolonged due to Wright’s refusal to accept what he did.
“We have made sure justice has been served in tackling these types of terrible offences. This is a stark reminder to everyone across Greater Manchester, and not just Bury, we are focussed more than ever to tackle this type of crime and to ensure victims feel they can be listened to and trusted.”
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