Stephen Thomas initiated a reprehensible campaign of abuse against a young girl.
The paedophile from Straker Avenue, Ellesmere Port, inflicted abhorrent abuse upon a seven-year-old youngster.
Upon notification, law enforcement apprehended the 29-year-old, Stephen Thomas, and confiscated his electronic devices, which harboured photos of child sexual exploitation.
Authorities stated that his maltreatment caused significant distress to both the woman and her family; nonetheless, the unfeeling Stephen Thomas compelled them to recount their traumatic experiences throughout the trial.
He was convicted on three charges of sexual touching of a minor and two charges of creating indecent photos of minors.
Stephen Thomas was incarcerated for a duration of eight and a half years.
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