A PAEDOPHILE couple who caused “immeasurable pain and suffering” have been locked up for 21 years.
This disgraced pair were sentenced yesterday for despicable crimes that date as far back as 2020.
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Scott Geraghty, 31, and partner Chloe Dixon, 26, both from Merseyside, were found guilty of 22 offenses after their victim bravely reported them to the police.
Geraghty was convicted of 12 offences, including engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and inciting a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity.
He was jailed for 11 years and six months.
His partner Dixon was found guilty of 10 offences including possessing indecent images of a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and engaging in sexual communication with a child.
She was jailed for nine years and six months.
Detective Sergeant Rebecca Igglesden, said: “I would like to praise the strength, patience and bravery of the victim, throughout this long and complex investigation.
“Although no outcome can take away the harm caused, we hope the knowledge they have been jailed will at least provide some comfort and aid her process of recovery.
“Our specialist Unity Team is committed to investigating any reports of a sexual offence.
“We have detectives who are specially trained to deal with these serious crimes, and ensure that victims are supported throughout the process.
“If you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, or know of a child being abused, please come forward and let us know so we can investigate.
“We take all such reports extremely seriously and if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion.”
As well as their sentences, both Dixon and Geraghty were ordered to sign the Sex Offenders List indefinitely, and issued with a Restraining Order to further protect their victim.
The police said that the vile pair had “caused immeasurable pain and suffering to their victim and her family.”
