Sentence
Matthew Singleton
Matthew Singleton (aged 35) was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on 19 April 2023 to 22 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bolton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 April 2023
- Sentence
- 22 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 28 years
- Judge
- Judge Gilbart
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Attempted rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Downloading indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Taking or making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a child aged under 13 and attempted rape of a child aged under 13 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, between 2014 and 2020. He pleaded guilty to sexual assault, making indecent images of children and downloading indecent images of children.