David Trigg, a 60-year-old paedophile from Whitchurch, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of sexual offences against girls in the Malpas area of Cheshire, dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. The conviction followed a trial at Liverpool Crown Court in April, where Trigg was found guilty of one count of rape of a female under 16, seven counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, and one count of sexual assault.
Victims Came Forward After Decades of Silence
The case began when one of the victims contacted Cheshire Constabulary in 2022 to report that Trigg had raped her in the late 1990s. This prompted an investigation, during which two additional complainants came forward, alleging they had been sexually assaulted by Trigg between the late 1990s and early 2000s. All three women had carried the trauma for nearly 30 years.
Police Praise Bravery of Complainants
Detective Constable Kelly Connolley, the investigating officer, commended the victims' courage. “Firstly, I would like to recognise the bravery of the three complainants in reporting what happened to them. This has been a lengthy investigation from reporting the offences to obtaining a conviction,” Connolley said. “The offences date back almost 30 years, and these women have had to carry this on their shoulders for all that time, knowing that their abuser had never faced justice for his vile actions. But now he has a long spell of custody ahead of him, and I hope this brings some closure to the complainants. I also hope this case demonstrates that you can come forward and report incidents of this nature to police, no matter how long ago the offence took place.”
Sentencing and Additional Orders
In addition to the 15-year custodial sentence, Trigg was ordered to sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely. He is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 14-year Restraining Order against all three complainants.
Support for Victims
For anyone affected by themes in this story, support is available from the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) at www.rasasc.co.uk or by calling 0330 363 0063.
