WYATT SAVIDGE JAILED FOR SEVEN-YEAR ABUSE IN BOLTON
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bolton, a young man named Wyatt Savidge has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for a prolonged campaign of sexual abuse against a young boy.The abuse, which began when the victim was only seven years old, persisted over a span of seven years before being uncovered in November of the previous year.
Wyatt Savidge, aged 18 at the time of sentencing, appeared before Bolton Crown Court via video link after he had changed his plea to guilty on all charges.
The court heard that Savidge was responsible for 11 counts of sexual assault on a child under the age of 13, along with two counts of sexual assault and one count of rape involving the same young victim.
Prosecutor Robert Smith detailed the nature of the abuse, stating, "The defendant has been abusing him from the age of seven.
The defendant would often ask the complainant to perform oral sex, but the victim always refused.
The complainant feels a deep sense of shame about what has happened and told the defendant that he was 'not gay.'" During the proceedings, an impact statement from the victim was read aloud, revealing the profound effect the abuse has had on his life.
The victim expressed that, "What he has done has really affected my behaviour.
I get very angry and argue a lot before walking away.
I can't deal with people telling me what to do.
It has affected my education and my future.
I think he needs help to stop him from doing this to someone else." Additional details about Savidge's circumstances were also disclosed.
It was reported that he is a vulnerable individual who was assaulted by an inmate while in prison in April, suffering a black eye as a result.
Despite his vulnerabilities, the court sentenced him to 42 months in prison and imposed a sexual harm prevention order for ten years.
Furthermore, Savidge is required to register as a sex offender indefinitely.
The court also ordered that ten further counts of rape of a child under 13 be left on file, emphasizing the severity and breadth of the charges against him.
