Winsford man jailed for sexual activity with a child

A Winsford man who incited a young child to engage in sexual activity has been jailed.

Antony Hill appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 7th November where he was sentenced to nine years in prison.

The 27-year-old had earlier been found guilty of two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.

Hill, of Bollin Avenue, Winsford, has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life and handed a restraining order to preventing him from contacting the victim.

In July 2024 the victim, a young child, disclosed to their parents that they had been sexually assaulted by Hill.

The child described how over a number of months Hill had made them engage in sexual activity and touch him inappropriately, telling the victim that it was their little secret.

Following the reports an investigation was launched by detectives from Northwich Protecting Vulnerable People.

Hill was arrested in relation to the incident and when questioned he declined to answer any questions put to him by officers.

Despite his silence, he was charged in relation to the allegations and found guilty of all the charges following a three-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Emily Mackay, of the Northwich PVP Unit, said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the victim in this case for the bravery and courage that they have shown throughout this investigation.

“Nobody should have to experience what they have been though, and I hope that the sentence handed to Hill will provide them and their family with some closure and allow them to move forward with their lives.

“I also hope it encourages anyone who has been a victim of sexual offences to please contact us. We will investigate all reports thoroughly with the needs and wishes of the victim as our main priority.”

Pictured - Antony Hill of Bollin Avenue in Winsford.