A MAN has been jailed for sexual assault against a young boy.
Jordan Gouldmartin, 31, of Ludlow Drive in Leigh was found guilty by a jury of sexual assault of a boy under the age of 13, at Manchester Crown Square Court on , January 8.
Following yesterday's guilty verdict, Goldmartin was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
He will be required to serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for parole and will be subject to a five-year licence on his release.
The court also imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a lifetime restraining order to protect the victim.
Detective Constable Jennifer Bradley said: “We welcome the sentence handed down at Crown Court. This outcome reflects the gravity of the offence and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable members of our community.
“I want to personally thank the young victim for their courage in coming forward and reporting this horrific incident to the police.
“Their strength has been instrumental in securing justice and ensuring protections are now in place to prevent further harm.”
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