In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Adrian Waring, then 35, of St Helens, was sentenced to more than 22 years at Liverpool Crown Court. Waring pleaded guilty to a catalogue of crimes involving a baby girl under 12 months old, as well as bestiality and drug possession.
The investigation by Merseyside Police established that the offences against the infant occurred in May last year. Waring filmed himself during the commission of the attacks. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Saidi described the actions as a display of cruelty and depravity against a defenceless victim.
Convictions and Sentencing Details
Waring admitted to the following:
- Two counts of rape.
- Six counts of making indecent photographs of a child.
- Sexual assault.
- Possession of extreme pornography.
- Sexual activity with a living animal.
- Possession of cocaine (Class A drug).
The judge at Liverpool Crown Court handed down a total sentence of 22 years and eight months. Waring will serve 14 years and eight months in prison, with the remaining eight years to be served on licence.
Registration and Lifetime Orders
For his crimes in St Helens, Adrian Waring was:
- Sentenced to 22 years and eight months total.
- Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
- Subjected to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Handed an indefinite restraining order.
The court reported that these measures were necessary to protect the public from an individual who poses a significant risk.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Waring is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Merseyside Police. His status and his residency in St Helens remain under scrutiny.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Waring must comply with notification requirements for the rest of his life. Merseyside Police state that they have a dedicated Child & Criminal Sexual Exploitation Team focused on bringing perpetrators of such crimes to justice. Any breach of his registration or licence conditions will result in his return to Liverpool Crown Court.
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