In January 2026, the Offender Database reported that Jason Gowans, of Brinnington, Stockport, was jailed for 16 years for “vile” and “serious” sexual offences against multiple young girls. Gowans appeared in Court 4 at Manchester Crown Court, where he was sentenced for a campaign of repeated abuse.
The investigation by Greater Manchester Police uncovered that Gowans had “callously” targeted “vulnerable” victims over a period of time. The “vile” nature of the repeated abuse and the impact on the young girls led the court to impose a “serious” extended sentence to protect the public from his “predatory” behaviour.
“Serious” Extended Sentence
The Judge emphasised that Gowans posed a “serious” and ongoing risk to children. For his “vile” crimes, Jason Gowans was:
- Sentenced to 12 years in custody plus 4 years on licence.
- Handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for life.
- Subjected to an indefinite restraining order.
- Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The 16-year sentence reflects the gravity of the offences and ensures that Gowans will be under scrutiny by authorities for a significant period, even after his physical incarceration ends.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Upon his release, Gowans will be managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Greater Manchester Police, ensuring his behaviour and residency in Brinnington, Stockport, and the wider Greater Manchester area are under lifelong scrutiny.
The lifelong SHPO prohibits him from entering certain areas or “dishonestly” accessing technology to target children. Any breach of these “serious” conditions will result in his immediate arrest and return to prison.
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