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DARREN NOONAN SHOCKS WIGAN AND AUDENSHAW WITH REPEATED SEX OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN

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In a disturbing series of events that have shocked the communities of Wigan and Audenshaw, Darren Noonan, also known as Darren Rothwell, has been found guilty of heinous sexual offenses involving youn.... Scroll down for more information.


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    DARREN NOONAN SHOCKS WIGAN AND AUDENSHAW WITH REPEATED SEX OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN

    In a disturbing series of events that have shocked the communities of Wigan and Audenshaw, Darren Noonan, also known as Darren Rothwell, has been found guilty of heinous sexual offenses involving young children. His latest conviction follows a pattern of predatory behavior that has spanned over a decade, highlighting the ongoing threat he poses to the safety of vulnerable minors.

    On the 7th of October, Rothwell, aged 42 and residing in Scholes, Wigan, appeared before Bolton Crown Court to plead guilty to charges of sexual assault. The incident in question occurred on a train journey from Manchester Victoria to Wigan on April 18, 2019, shortly after Rothwell's release from HMP Forest Bank, where he had served time for harassment and assault. The court heard that Rothwell had been released earlier that year, having completed his sentence, only to commit further offenses shortly thereafter.

    According to court records, around 9 a.m., Rothwell approached two women traveling with their young children. His behavior was described as aggressive and intimidating; he was swearing loudly, drinking brandy directly from a bottle, and boasting about his recent release from prison. He also made disturbing remarks about his intentions to visit an ex-partner who had a restraining order against him, openly stating that he expected to be back behind bars within two days.

    During this unsettling encounter, Rothwell made inappropriate comments to the women and then directed his attention to their 5-year-old daughter, asking her to remove her top and give it to him. When one of the women challenged his conduct, Rothwell attempted to kiss both women. He also told them to search for his alias, ‘Darren Noonan,’ online, where they would find news coverage of his 2009 convictions for rape, sexual activity with a child, and child abduction.

    As the train approached Wigan, Rothwell’s behavior escalated further. He asked the young girl for a hug and attempted to lift her, during which he sexually assaulted her in full view of her mother. The mother intervened immediately, and her friend quickly pulled the girl away. The incident was reported via the British Transport Police’s discreet text service 61016, by the concerned mother.

    Following the incident, Rothwell failed to attend a scheduled probation appointment later that day. Recognized and identified by officers, he was arrested on October 20th on suspicion of sexual assault and breaching his restraining order. He appeared in court on October 22nd, where he faced charges related to these offenses and was remanded back to HMP Forest Bank.

    This case is not Rothwell’s first encounter with the criminal justice system. In July 2009, he was convicted of raping a teenage girl with learning difficulties who had run away from home. The court heard that Rothwell, then 31 and using the alias Darren Noonan, took advantage of her vulnerability, picking her up in his car and driving her to his residence in Manchester Road, Audenshaw, where he committed the assault. He was subsequently sentenced to nine years in prison for rape, sexual activity with a child, and child abduction.

    Detective Constable Dave Fox, involved in the investigation, expressed his outrage over Rothwell’s actions. He emphasized the severity of the case, stating, “This was a shocking case. Rothwell, as a much older man, took advantage of this girl’s age and stopped her from being able to call for help, manipulating her into staying at his home. He kept the young girl as his virtual prisoner and then raped her, inflicting untold physical and emotional damage. This case highlights that people like Rothwell do not go unpunished and we will continue to pursue these criminals. If you commit offences against children, we will be coming for you.”

    Both communities of Wigan and Audenshaw are now grappling with the reality of Rothwell’s repeated offenses, which underscore the importance of vigilant law enforcement and community awareness in protecting vulnerable children from predatory individuals.

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