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Michael Aspinall

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Michael Aspinall

Michael Aspinall

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual OffencesCyber Crime
Greater ManchesterSalford35 years oldMale

Summary

Michael Aspinall, 35, of Salford, was found guilty of three counts of attempting sexual communication with a child following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police. He was arrested on 1 October 2024 and subsequently resigned from his position as a police officer.

On 14 September 2026, Preston Crown Court sentenced Aspinall to an 8-month prison term, which was suspended for two years. As part of his sentence, he is required to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activity.

Additionally, the court imposed a 10-year requirement for him to remain on the sex offenders’ register and a 5-year Serious Crime Prevention Order.

Sentence8-month sentence, suspended for two years, with 20 days’ rehabilitation, 10 years on the sex offenders’ register, and a 5-year Serious Crime Prevention Order

Case Timeline

Arrest Date1 October 2024
Convicted1 July 2026
Sentenced14 September 2026

Case Details

Court

Preston Crown Court

Police Force

Greater Manchester Police

Tags

former police officeronline offencessuspended sentence

Source Information

Publication

Greater Manchester Police

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 20 September 2026

Approved: 20 September 2026

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