A 38-year-old South Wales Paedophile, Shannon Leigh Newth, has received a sentence for the sexual abuse of a young kid that occurred 12 years prior.
Shannon Leigh Newth was sentenced today to 16 years of incarceration and issued a lifelong restraining order.
The assault occurred in 2011 when the child was merely 7 years old; nevertheless, the investigation commenced in 2023 after the victim reported the abuse in response to a Facebook post on our social media platforms that included a comparable instance.
Investigating officer Detective Georgia Davies said: “This is a case where the victim didn’t feel comfortable disclosing the offences to anyone until several years later.
“I want to thank the victim in this case for their bravery and strength in coming forward and speaking to us and their commitment throughout the course of the investigation.
“The offences were a dreadful ordeal for a young child to have to go through when they should have been free to enjoy their childhood. By speaking out, even after so many years, they have made sure that Shannon Leigh Newth is behind bars where he can’t hurt anyone else.
“I hope that anyone out there who thinks we won’t take their report seriously because years have passed know that they can still speak to us. I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, or knows someone who has, to come forward and speak to use. We will listen to you, and we will investigate.”
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