In 2017, the Offender Database recorded that Daniel Twigg, then 21, of Liebig Court, Widnes, Cheshire, was sentenced to prison for a string of sexual offences against three schoolgirls. On Monday, 31 July 2017, Twigg appeared at Liverpool Crown Court, where he was handed a two-year custodial sentence after pleading guilty to multiple counts of causing or inciting girls aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.
The investigation established that Twigg targeted the girls via text messages during the summer of 2016. The extent of the grooming only came to light when Twigg was stopped in Liverpool for an unrelated matter, and his mobile phone was examined by detectives from Cheshire Police. Families of the victims were unaware of the predatory contact until police arrived at their homes in November to report the findings of the digital forensic search.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the impact on the victims and their families was profound, with the father of one girl describing the “sickening moment” he discovered his daughter had been targeted. Liverpool Crown Court heard that one victim began to self-harm and felt a deep sense of shame following the grooming. The judge noted that Twigg’s behaviour was persistent across three different victims, necessitating an immediate prison term despite his relatively young age at the time of the offences.
The judge noted that the custodial sentence reflected the gravity of the psychological harm inflicted on the schoolgirls. For his actions in Widnes, Cheshire, the court determined that Twigg required long-term monitoring to protect the public. The prosecution reported that the digital evidence recovered from the defendant’s phone provided a clear and undeniable record of the “sickening” grooming process.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Daniel Twigg was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Two years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- SHPO: A 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following multiple guilty pleas.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Twigg is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Cheshire Constabulary and the Probation Service. As of 2026, he has completed his custodial term and remains under strict supervision for the remainder of his 10-year registration period. Due to the nature of the grooming in Widnes, Cheshire, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Twigg must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Liebig Court, Widnes, Cheshire, or any other address until 2027. Authorities state that his 10-year SHPO strictly governs his access to internet-enabled devices and mobile communication to prevent further grooming. Any breach of his registration conditions or the terms of his SHPO since his release will result in immediate arrest and a return to court.
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