A man from Salford has been sentenced to 28 years for sexual offences against seven victims between 2010 and 2023.
Philip Hamer (13/08/1990) from of Birchfield Drive, Worsley, has today (Wednesday 5 February 2025) been sentenced for 36 years – and must serve a minimum of 28 years, with an 8 years extended license.
Hamer, 34, who had been a professional hockey player and a bit-part actor on TV soaps, pleaded guilty to several charges before trial.
But following a trial in November 2024, Hamer was found guilty by a majority verdict of a further 21 charges.
The charges included eight counts of rape, six counts of sexual assault; six counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and one count of sexual activity with a child.
In total, he was convicted of 41 charges, with many of Hamer’s victims being teenagers at the time they were abused.
After one victim came forward, Hamer’s phone was seized which enabled police to trace further victims.
In court powerful victim impact statement was read out, one victim explained the physical and mental toil the abuse at the hands of Hamer had taken on her.
The victim said in court: “Philip Hamer, the man who took away my innocence at such a young age. The man who made me feel so ashamed of myself for so many years.
“The man that made me feel disgusted in myself. The man that made me feel so lonely as I was too afraid to open up to anyone, I couldn’t even speak to my mum, my friends, my family,” continued the victim.
“He made me feel fear, distress and trauma no young girl should have to go through. He took away my spark and gave me so much anxiety.
“For years I was too ashamed to look at myself in the mirror, as all I saw was the girl that man lusted over.”
The victim continued to add that Hamer will never earn there forgiveness for what they did to them, adding: “He doesn’t deserve it. But I am no longer going to let him have a hold on my life like he once did.
“I can now continue to succeed in life, knowing I finally have the justice me and the other girls whose lives he impacted deserve.”
“This man changed the course of my life, what he did to me impacted on my schooling massively and it isolated me from my friendship group.
The brave victim continued: “When I should have been enjoying school, growing up having new experiences with friends, I was controlled by that man, making me believe that he would disclose my worst secrets to my friends.
“This impacted on my relationships, making me feel guilty for what he did to me.”
Following the sentencing, Hamer will also subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and will have indefinite restraining orders against the victims, he is also barred from working with children, and he will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Denise Garde said: “Philip Hamer is a sexual predator. Hamer would send unsolicited pictures to his victims and also tracked their movements.
“In his police interview, Hamer showed a denial for any wrongdoing in his actions. He did not believe that he was a sexual predator and that his actions caused severe harm and distress to his victims.”
DC Garde continued: “He incited his victims to send him hundreds of pictures and videos over a period of seven years.
“One victim was in fear that Hamer may disclose the pictures to others or come to their address.
“After seizing his devices, we later found voyeuristic videos and pictures Hamer had taken of people in changing rooms who were not aware they were being filmed.”
Detective Constable Garde went onto praise the victim, adding: “It took one brave victim to come forward, speak to our officers and detail their abuse.
“This opened up the whole case and resulted in us obtaining evidence that Hamer was a prolific sex offender.
“Our commitment to protecting victims of sexual abuse is unwavering. Speaking out about sexual abuse is incredibly difficult, but I ask that those who believe they are going through something similar, report this to us.”
DC Garde continued: “Time is no barrier when it comes to being sexually abused – no matter how long ago it was, or how old you were at the time, we will listen to you.
“We will support you, investigate, and act robustly against perpetrators. We will take your allegations seriously and treat you with dignity and respect.”
Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101 or through the Live Chat function on the website here.
Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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