Sentence
Paul Sharpe
Paul Sharpe (aged 56) was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 4 September 2026 to 8 Years - Life for Kidnap - taking a person, by force or fraud, without their consent and without lawful excuse and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 September 2026
- Sentence
- 8 Years - Life
- Judge
- His Honour Judge Savill
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Kidnap - taking a person, by force or fraud, without their consent and without lawful excuse | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Threatening or having an article with blade or point or offensive weapon in public, private or on school premises | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Administering poison or noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy | Custodial immediate |
| Committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to kidnap, sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, threatening with a bladed article and administering a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on 18 May 2026.