Daniel Sneddon, 27, caged after police found evidence on his mobile phone
Daniel Sneddon, 27, of Galston Road, Kilmarnock, was jailed for 13 years and 6 months after abusing a boy from Warrington
A man who sexually abused a boy from Warrington has been jailed. Daniel Sneddon, 27, began abusing the boy when he was aged just 10, and filmed himself abusing the child.
The court heard how Sneddon would bribe his victim, by offering to buy gifts, before raping and sexually abusing the child. Police said the horrific abuse ended in February 2023 when the child's mother discovered a number of "concerning" texts from Sneddon to the victim.
Sneddon was arrested on Monday, March 6, but police let him go on conditional bail after he "vehemently" denied the offences, police said. Police say an in-depth investigation uncovered video evidence of the abuse stored on Sneddon's phone.
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He was rearrested on Thursday 18 May and subsequently charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, four counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, and possession of indecent photographs of a child.
Sneddon, of Galston Road, Kilmarnock, admitted the sexually abusing the boy. He appeared at Chester Crown Court today (October 9), where he was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison and a further four years on licence.
Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Neil Mooney, of Warrington CID, said: “This has been a complex and lengthy investigation which ultimately uncovered Sneddon's despicable behaviour. It was apparent throughout the investigation that Sneddon is a sexual predator who preyed on a vulnerable young boy and had no regard for the effects his actions would have on the victim or his family.
“When interviewed, Sneddon showed no remorse and failed to account for his actions. Those actions were premeditated and devious.
DC Mooney continued: “It is clear from reviewing the evidence in the case that Sneddon knew what he was doing was wrong, and that he went to great lengths to conceal his behaviour. I am pleased that this case has been brought to a swift conclusion for the sake of the victim and his family and I hope that Sneddon uses this time in prison to reflect on the devastating effects his actions have had.
“I would like to thank the victim for showing such bravery throughout this investigation, and his family for the support they have provided, both to their son and the investigation throughout. I hope this case and the sentence that Sneddon has received encourages other victims of sexual offences to come forward and report them to us."
DC Mooney added: "We treat all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and any allegations will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.”
Key Points
What are the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on the victims?
Should sexual offenders like Sneddon be given the opportunity for rehabilitation?
How would the investigation have been affected if the mother hadn't found the texts?
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