Sentence
Brian Matthews
Brian Matthews (aged 63) was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 28 April 2022 to 19 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 12 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 April 2022
- Sentence
- 19 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 20 years
- Judge
- Judge Mooney
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
7 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a female child aged over 13, rape, sexual assault on a girl aged under 13 by touching, assault by penetration, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, sexual assault, cruelty to a person aged under 16 and controlling or coercive behaviour. He was found not guilty of one count of rape.