Man jailed for raping child in Northwich
Connor Behan will spend the next 18 years in prison
Last updated 11th Feb 2025
A man from Newcastle-under-Lyme has been jailed for seriously sexually assaulting a child in Northwich.
Connor Behan of Heath Avenue will spend the next 18 years in prison following a seven-day trial at Chester Crown Court.
The court heard how Connor Behan raped the victim on multiple occasions, starting in May 2019, when the victim was just seven years old.
Cheshire Police then launched an investigation in October 2022 after the victim told a teacher at her school.
Behan was immediately arrested and subsequently charged.
On Wednesday 18 December, Behan was found guilty by unanimous verdict of multiple rapes of a girl under 13, multiple sexual assaults by touching of a child under 13, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child on multiple occasions.
As well as the time behind bars - the 33-year-old will also be on the sex offenders register for life.
Detective Constable Georgia Hughes, who led the investigation, said:
"Firstly, I would like to commend the victim for the strength and courage she has shown throughout this case, and I hope the sentence handed to Behan will provide her closure and a chance to move on with her life.
"Behan is a dangerous individual, who sexually abused a little girl for years. He showed no remorse throughout the entire investigation, and even made his victim relive the experiences in court.
“Thankfully, as a result of the evidence gathered and the bravery of the victim, the jury were able to see through his lies and he is now being held accountable for his actions."