SIMON COOPER FROM FORMBY SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE IN LIVERPOOL

In a case that has shocked the local community of Formby, Simon Cooper, aged 36, has been sentenced to four years in prison for a series of serious sexual offenses committed over two decades ago. The crimes, which took place between 1982 and 1986, involved the sexual abuse of a young girl who was only ten years old at the time.

Cooper was found guilty by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court of attempting to rape the young girl and was also convicted of five additional counts of indecent assault. The court heard that the offenses spanned a period of several years, during which Cooper preyed on the girl, causing significant harm and distress.

Judge Elizabeth Steel, presiding over the case, described the offenses as 'nasty' and emphasized the severity of the crimes. In her sentencing remarks, she made it clear that Cooper's actions were deeply troubling and warranted a substantial custodial sentence. As part of her ruling, Judge Steel also imposed an indefinite ban on Cooper from working with children, aiming to protect potential future victims from any risk of re-offending.

During the proceedings, Nigel Power, representing Cooper, argued that there was a negligible risk of his client re-offending, but the court ultimately decided that the gravity of the crimes justified the four-year prison term. The case has garnered significant attention in the local area, highlighting the importance of justice for victims of sexual abuse and the ongoing efforts to safeguard children from such heinous acts.