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05/05/2015
Man Found Guilty Of Almost Two Decades Of Abuse
A 48-year-old man who repeatedly abused a woman for almost two decades has been jailed for 23 years.
Michael Walsh, of Chain Road, Blackley, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of a total of 17 charges, including 10 counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, five counts of rape, one count of common assault and one count of false imprisonment.
Police praised the bravery of Mr Walsh's victim for coming forward and speaking out.
Detective Inspector Carol Hobson said: "I want to pay tribute to the courage of this woman who, for the best part of two decades, was subjected to barbaric and vile abuse at the hands of Michael Walsh.
"Despite the years of torment she suffered, both sexual and physical and even to the extent of being imprisoned in a wheelie bin, she showed incredible bravery by speaking out. It is thanks to her courage, and her refusal to suffer in silence, that Walsh is now where he belongs - behind bars.
"That the Judge sentenced him to more than two decades in prison reflects the horrific nature of Walsh's abuse and the emotional and physical suffering he inflicted upon his victim. I can only hope that today, seeing him jailed for such a long time, gives the brave victim the justice she deserves."
(MH)
Michael Walsh, of Chain Road, Blackley, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of a total of 17 charges, including 10 counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, five counts of rape, one count of common assault and one count of false imprisonment.
Police praised the bravery of Mr Walsh's victim for coming forward and speaking out.
Detective Inspector Carol Hobson said: "I want to pay tribute to the courage of this woman who, for the best part of two decades, was subjected to barbaric and vile abuse at the hands of Michael Walsh.
"Despite the years of torment she suffered, both sexual and physical and even to the extent of being imprisoned in a wheelie bin, she showed incredible bravery by speaking out. It is thanks to her courage, and her refusal to suffer in silence, that Walsh is now where he belongs - behind bars.
"That the Judge sentenced him to more than two decades in prison reflects the horrific nature of Walsh's abuse and the emotional and physical suffering he inflicted upon his victim. I can only hope that today, seeing him jailed for such a long time, gives the brave victim the justice she deserves."
(MH)
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