November 2015

Paedophile sentenced to 23 years in prison

A remorseless paedophile has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for a string of child sexual offences against two young children.

During two appearances at Chester Crown Court Carl Martyn Gribben, 44 of Warrington pleaded guilty to a total of 17 serious child sexual offences:

• Two counts of the rape of a child aged under 13-years-old (Two separate victims)

• Assault of a Child under 13 by penetration

• Sexual assault of a child under 13

• Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity

• Abuse of a position of Trust

• Sexual activity with a child

• Five offences involving procession and distribution of category A images of children (Rape/torture/sadism against children)

Six other charges were not pursued by the prosecution.

The court heard that the children were aged between four and 15 years of age. The younger child was sexually abused over a 10-year period beginning at the age of four.

The offences took place in Warrington.

The trial was relocated to Liverpool Crown Court for sentencing.

Wheelchair user Gribben showed no remorse as he was sentenced to a total of 23-years in prison.

The judge exercised his option to impose consecutive sentences for each victim rather than sentence according to the “totality” of the offences.

Gribben was told he will be required to register as a sex offender for life.