Gareth Walton, a paedophile of Blackpool, is commencing a 28-year prison sentence this week for sexual assaults on two young girls.
Gareth Walton, 44, was convicted by a jury following a trial at Preston Crown Court in July for 19 sexual crimes.
Gareth Walton had been arrested in January after the offences were reported to police.
When Gareth Walton appeared for sentence last Friday (20th September), the judge passed a 28-year sentence – he must serve two-thirds of that sentence before he can apply for parole.
Gareth Walton, of no fixed address, was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ registration for life and made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order.
Det Sgt Cherie Hall of Blackpool Police, said: “Gareth Walton committed these deplorable offences against two vulnerable victims.
“Both showed great courage and bravery to report these offences and give evidence at the trial.
“I welcome the lengthy prison sentence passed on Walton, which shows how seriously the judge viewed the offences committed.
“If you have been a victim of sexual offences, please come forward to report them so that the police can investigate and help bring offenders to justice.”
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