Locations
Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11
Description
A man from Haydock who subjected his victim to years of sexual and physical abuse was jailed yesterday (Monday 12 January).
Alan Earwaker, aged 35, from Haydock has been jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour and rape offences.
As well as a prison sentence, Earwaker was also handed an indefinite restraining order against the victim and an indefinite notification requirement.
The victim reported several incidents to Merseyside Police. Earwaker was then arrested in June 2025 and charged with rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking, assault by beating, intentional strangulation, criminal damage, threats to kill, public order and common assault.
Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Inspector Greame Kehoe said:
“Earwaker abused, threatened, stalked and sexually assaulted his victim.
“Despite his horrific crimes she bravely reported these incidents to our officers and gave several lengthy statements that ensured his prison sentence.
“I would like to praise the courage and dignity shown by the victim throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
“I hope this sentencing shows and reassures the public how seriously the courts take these offences and how Merseyside Police is completely committed to protecting anyone from violence and sexual abuse.
“Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us.
“We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports, and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.
“We urge anyone who is a victim of any form sexual abuse to please report this to police, as we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion.
“We take all such reports extremely seriously, and in addition, work with partner organisations such as Victim care Support Service and RASA who are there to support victims of this crime.”