A couple who sexually abused a child causing ‘immeasurable pain and suffering’ has been jailed for a total of 21 years.
Scott Geraghty, 31, and Chloe Dixon, 26, both of Merseyside, were sentenced yesterday for their heinous crimes dating back to 2020.
Geraghty was jailed for 11 years and six months after being found guilty 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.
Dixon was jailed for nine years and six months after being 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.
Their crimes were uncovered after the victim bravely came forward to report the pair to police.
Chloe Dixon, 26, of Merseyside was jailed for nine years and six months after being found guilty of 10 offences
Scott Geraghty, 31, of Merseyside was jailed for 11 years and six months after being found guilty of 12 offences
Both were also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely, and issued with a Restraining Order to further protect their victim.
The police said Geraghty and Dixon’s crimes ’caused immeasurable pain and suffering to their victim and her family’.
Speaking after the sentencing, 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.’
Scott Geraghty, 31, and Chloe Dixon, 26, both of Merseyside, were sentenced yesterday at Liverpool Crown Court for their crimes