Sentence
Matthew Barca
Matthew Barca (aged 31) was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 3 January 2024 to 9 Years 8 Months for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 January 2024
- Sentence
- 9 Years 8 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 14 years
- Judge
- Judge Mark van der Zwart
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to rape of a child aged under 13-years-old, sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, assault of a child by penetration, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and possession of indecent images of children in Lewes, East Sussex, between 2005 and 2008.