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Liam Bunton

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Liam Bunton

Liam Bunton

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual Offences
WorcestershireWorcester35 years oldMale

Summary

Liam Bunton, 35, of Worcester, was sentenced to four years in prison at Worcester Crown Court on 21 August 2026 for two counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a teenage girl. The offences, which were not recent, took place over the past decade and were reported to West Mercia Police in the previous year. Bunton was charged in December.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Bunton was ordered to pay a £170 victim surcharge. He was further required to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely and was made the subject of a restraining order preventing contact with the victim until 2038.

SentenceFour years in prison for each offence (to run concurrently), £170 victim surcharge, indefinite sex offenders' register, and a restraining order until 2038.

Case Timeline

Sentenced21 August 2026

Case Details

Court

Worcester Crown Court

Police Force

West Mercia Police

Tags

sexual offenceschild sexual offencesnon-recent offences

Source Information

Publication

BBC News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 26 August 2026

Approved: 26 August 2026

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