A paedophile who sexually abused a young boy in a toilet block from the age of eight has been jailed.
Martin Mee, 56, admitted carrying out the 'truly horrific' abuse during the 1990s.
The offences only came to light in October last year when his victim bravely came forward to report it.
Now police say they have put a 'dangerous man' behind bars.
Mee, of Hatchmere Close, Timperley, pleaded guilty to two counts of gross indecency of a boy under 14 and three counts of indecently assaulting a boy under 14.
He was jailed for eight years at Chester Crown Court on Monday 16 August.
He was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an indefinite restraining order banning him from contacting the victim in any way.
Cheshire Police say the majority of the offences took place in a toilet block on Northwich Road in Knutsford, which Mee would attend on a regular basis to engage in sexual activity with a boy.
On some occasions he would also drive the boy to other secluded areas of Knutsford.
Following the sentencing Detective Constable Lee Ferris, from Macclesfield CID, said: “I would like to recognise the bravery that the victim has shown – firstly in coming forward to report what happened to him and also throughout this investigation.
“This was a complex and emotional case. What Mee did to the victim was truly horrific and will have an impact on him for the rest of his life."
“As a result of his courage, a dangerous man is now behind bars and facing the consequences of his actions.
“The sentence handed to Mee reflects the severity of his crimes and his conviction sends a clear message that Cheshire Constabulary takes all reports of sexual offences seriously – no matter how long ago they took place.”
Anyone who is a victim of a sexual offence can call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or report it via our website.
