Sexual assaults on children.

Steven Collins Sentenced for Sexual Assaults on Young Girls

Steven Collins (26/06/1999), of Pink Street in Burnley, was sentenced on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at Manchester Crown Court for three sexual assaults. He had previously pleaded guilty to the offenses.

Collins targeted four females, all under the age of 16, on public transport and at a supermarket in Ashton-under-Lyne. He inappropriately touched, threatened and stalked the females, causing significant distress.

Two of the victims managed to take photographs of Collins on their mobile phones, which helped police identify and apprehend him.

Collins received a sentence of seven years, six months imprisonment. He was also issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for 10 years and placed on the Sex Offender's Register for life.

Detective Constable Victoria Eronini, of the Child Protection Investigation Unit based in Ashton, said: "This is a good sentencing result for all involved. What this man put these young females through is absolutely horrendous."

"I would like to commend the bravery and strength of the victims coming forward to report the sexual assaults. We know this can't have been easy and we are grateful for all of their assistance throughout the investigation. "Without their help, a very dangerous man would still be preying on young females on the streets of Greater Manchester."