STEPHEN MANLEY OF HYDE SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CHILD

Stephen Manley, 34, from Hyde, has been sentenced to six years in prison following a conviction for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in a toilet. The court found him guilty at trial, and prosecutors detailed how he assaulted the young girl, which has had a significant psychological impact on her. It was also noted that Manley has no prior criminal convictions. In addition to his prison sentence, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and must serve a 12-month period of supervised release after his release. The court emphasized the profound and lasting effect his criminal act has had on the victim.