Sentence
Andrew Thomson
Andrew Thomson (aged 53) was sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on 25 July 2025 to 24 Years for Attempted rape of a child under 13 and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Burnley Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 25 July 2025
- Sentence
- 24 Years
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge Sara Dodd
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to attempted rape of a male child aged under 13, causing or inciting a male child aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child in Accrington, Lancashire, in the late 1990's.