Nelson paedophile jailed for raping a girl and sexually assaulting another

Friday, 23 May 2025 18:37

By Central Radio News

A Nelson man has been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers.

Following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, Shane Philbrook, 19, of Railway Street, Nelson was found guilty of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and five counts of sexual assault by touching.

Back in May 2023 Philbrook befriended his first victim, who was 13 years old at the time, over Snapchat. Two days later, when meeting the girl in person for the first time, Philbrook raped and sexually assaulted her.

Nine months later, in February last year, Philbrook sexually assaulted another victim, who was 16 at the time, at a youth club.

He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 22nd May to be sentenced.

In total he was sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison. He was also given a 5 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

DC Shanaz Kone of the Child Protection team, said: “Philbrook has a clear sexual interest in underage girls and I welcome the custodial sentence handed down to him. The victims in this case have been incredibly brave throughout the whole process."

DC Louise Warburton of the Child Protection team, said: “I praise the victims for having the strength to come forward and talk to us. I hope that with Philbrook now behind bars, they can begin to rebuild and move forward in their lives.

“If you have been a victim of any sexual offence, please know that you will be listened to, your report will be investigated, and we will do everything we can to get you justice.”