Sentence
John McGowan-Fazakerley
John McGowan-Fazakerley (aged 32) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 18 June 2026 to 25 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 June 2026
- Sentence
- 25 Years
- Judge
- Mr Justice Turner
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm | Custodial immediate |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of allowing the death of a child, sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old and child cruelty in Blackpool, Lancashire, between 11 May 2023 and 27 July 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim