Sentence
David Stewart
David Stewart (aged 25) was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 4 March 2025 to 9 Years for Intimidating a juror or witness or person assisting, or who has assisted, the investigation of an offence and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 March 2025
- Sentence
- 9 Years
- Judge
- Judge Timothy Smith
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Intimidating a juror or witness or person assisting, or who has assisted, the investigation of an offence | Custodial immediate |
| Meeting a child following sexual grooming or travelling with the intention of meeting a child following sexual grooming | Custodial immediate |
| Child Abduction - Taking or detaining a child under sixteen, removing from lawful control, keeping out of the lawful control, of any person entitled to it | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual activity with a child under 16 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification RequirementsRestraining Order: Indefinite / Life |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child aged under 16-years-old, meeting a child following sexual grooming, child abduction and witness intimidation in Greater Manchester between May 2023 and December 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail