John Smith is currently in HMP Liverpool for unrelated offences
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, currently of HMP Liverpool but previously of Chester, was handed the 20-month sentence this week in relation to the incident which happened more than 20 years ago. The case first came to the attention of Cheshire Police when the victim reported the offences in April 2021.
Smith, who was serving at HMP Liverpool for unrelated offences, refused to be produced to police custody to be interviewed on the allegations and instead submitted a written statement denying the offences. Cheshire Police Detective Sergeant Steve Popplestone said: "These offences happened a considerable amount of time ago, however the victim found the courage to speak out about what happened, and I commend him for his bravery in doing so.
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