Wigan paedophile who sexually abused child jailed

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Police praised Sean Johnson's victims for their bravery

A paedophile found guilty of committing "truly horrendous" child sex offences has been jailed.

Sean Johnson, of Wigan, was convicted of 27 offences including 16 counts of sexual activity with a child under 13.

The 33-year-old admitted an unrelated attack on a man in a pub in July which left him with life-changing injuries, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

Johnson, who denied the child sex offences, was jailed at Bolton Crown Court for 16 years and 6 months.

GMP said Johnson, of no fixed address, repeatedly took advantage of his victim and would force them to engage in acts with him.

Insp Andy Devine said: "I firstly want to thank the victims in this case for their bravery throughout the process.

"Sean Johnson's crimes were truly horrendous and today marks the culmination of a lengthy investigation.

"I hope all of those involved can take some comfort in knowing that Johnson is now behind bars and and will be locked away for a long time."

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