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Two Men Sentenced for 66 Child Sexual Offences

3/5/2026

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Story summary
  • On March 3, the court at Manchester Crown Court sentenced Karl Sharples, 38, of Wigan, and Mark Whitworth, 57, for 66 sexual offences against five children aged seven and eight.
  • Sharples received a 12-year sentence and Whitworth a life with a minimum of 21 years.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service secured sexual harm prevention orders against both men.
  • Stacey Gosling of the Crown Prosecution Service said the victims were brave.