In February 2019, the Offender Database reported that Alan Williams, 44, of Cross Street, Fraserburgh, was sentenced to 11 years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. Williams was found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl during an incident in the Liverpool area in September 2018.
The court heard that Williams, who had travelled from Scotland to Merseyside, targeted the young victim and subjected her to a series of harrowing attacks. Following a trial, he was convicted of one count of rape, one count of sexual assault, and two counts of sexual touching. The prosecution detailed the predatory nature of the paedophile, emphasising the significant age gap and the vulnerability of the child.
During the sentencing on February 20, 2019, the judge noted the profound impact the offences had on the young survivor and her family. Detective Inspector Judith Blease of Merseyside Police welcomed the 11-year term, stating that the sentence reflected the “devastating and life-changing” nature of the crimes. The investigation involved cooperation between Merseyside Police and Police Scotland to track Williams’ movements and secure the forensic evidence necessary for a conviction.
Alan Williams was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Upon his release, he will be subject to an extended license period to ensure he is under long-term supervision by the National Probation Service. The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) with lifelong conditions, strictly prohibiting him from any contact with children and placing permanent restrictions on his residency and internet usage.
As a result of his convictions for serious sexual offences against a child, Williams has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. He will be managed under the highest tier of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). Because his home address was in Fraserburgh, Police Scotland will take over his management upon his release, conducting regular monitoring and home visits to ensure he complies with all notification requirements and to manage the risk he poses to the public.
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