(Robert Erdei08/11/2006) of Leigh was sentenced to five years and seven months at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday 6 November 2026

Erdei pleaded guilty to 22 counts of sexual offences against a child over an offending period from October 2024 to December 2024.

Erdei pleaded guilty to:

• 13 counts of sexual activity with a child
• Eight counts of causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
• One count of causing a child to watch a sexual act

He was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences against a child under the age of 16 after a report by a partner agency.

Investigators identified evidence of a range of sexual offending and submitted a case file to the CPS.

Detective Sergeant Pyke, of our Child Protection Investigation Unit based in Wigan, said: “My thoughts remain with the survivor concerned in this horrific case and their family.

“Erdei has showed clear intent and wilfully engaged in sexual offending against the most vulnerable of victims, a child.

“Protecting children will always be the highest priority at GMP and we will always take the strongest possible action where allegations of this nature are made.”

Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101 or through the Live Chat function on the website, www.gmp.police.uk. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Report and support services

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

– Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

– Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

– Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.