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Peter Garns

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Peter Garns

Peter Garns

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual Offences
Greater Manchester69 years oldMale

Summary

Peter Garns was sentenced to sixteen years in prison following a campaign of historical child abuse. The offences, which occurred in Stockport during the late 1990s and early 2000s, involved a victim who was 11 years old when the abuse began. Garns was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault and one count of unlawful sexual intercourse.

The abuse involved manipulation of the victim over a three-year period, with Garns providing cigarettes and phone credit while maintaining contact through text messages. Greater Manchester Police led the investigation into the offences, which were brought to light by the survivor.

Sentencesixteen years in prison

Case Details

Police Force

Greater Manchester Police

Tags

historic child abuseindecent assaultunlawful sexual intercourseStockport

Source Information

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ITV News

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Conviction Confirmed

Added: 24 September 2026

Approved: 24 September 2026

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