Convicted murderer jailed after kidnapping and sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A convicted murderer who kidnapped a girl at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her during an eight-hour ordeal has been jailed for life with an eight-year minimum term at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Paul Sharpe, 56, previously pleaded guilty to six offences including kidnapping, sexual assault and threats with a blade.
Hannah Gee, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Just over three months after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, convicted murderer Paul Sharpe begins his life prison sentence today.
“Sharpe subjected his victim to a terrifying ordeal, abducting her at knifepoint and holding her captive for eight hours, during which time he forced her to consume alcohol before sexually assaulting her.
“This was a harrowing experience for the victim and her family. I hope that with Sharpe now back behind bars, they can begin to move forward, knowing that their courage and support throughout the prosecution have helped ensure that this dangerous offender has been removed from our streets.”
Read more about this case in our press release on conviction.
Notes to editors
- Paul Sharpe (15/04/1970) is from Portwood, Stockport. He has been jailed for kidnapping, committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, threatening another with a bladed article and administering a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.
- Hannah Gee is a Senior Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in the North West.