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‘Disgusting predator’ from Wythenshawe jailed for life for child rape and sex offences
He answered "no comment" to all questions asked in his interviews.
Emily Sergeant -
26th September 2025 
A Wythenshawe man has been jailed for life after being found guilty of several sexual offences against a child.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that the offences came to light on Sunday 28 July 2024 after the victim disclosed that she had been raped by an adult man, who has been identified as Matthew Webb from Wythenshawe, and reported it to the police with support from a family member.
An investigation was then immediately launched, and the victim agreed to be interviewed.
Supported by officers, the victim bravely disclosed further abuse she had been subjected to between the ages of 11-15 – including rape and sexually assault on ‘several’ occasions.
Webb was subsequently arrested on suspicion of rape of a female under 16 on 28 July 2024, and then on 4 August 2024, he was further arrested on suspicion of the same offence based on new evidence obtained.
During his interviews, the 34-year-old was said to be uncooperative and answered “no comment” to all questions asked.
Although Webb was charged with sexual offences against a child, he denied all these charges and pleaded ‘not guilty’ at his hearing.
Throughout the investigation and his trial, police say he showed ‘no remorse’.
Following a week-long trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Webb was found guilty by jury on one count of rape of a girl under the age of 13, one count of rape of a girl under 16 on no fewer than five occasions, three counts of rape of a girl under the age of 16, two counts of sexual assault of a girl under the age of 13 by touching, and three counts of making indecent images of a child.
Yesterday (25 September 2025) he was finally handed a 28-year jail sentence, and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
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“Webb is a disgusting predator who though he could use a child for his own gratification with total disregard,” commented investigating officer DC Blackburn, from South Manchester’s Child Protection unit.
“I hope this sentence brings the victim a sense of justice and allows her to move on as she rebuilds her life.
Featured Image – GMP
