Sentence
John Shannon
John Shannon (aged 54) was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on 14 January 2026 to 8 Years 6 Months for Sexual Activity with a Child and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- St Albans Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 14 January 2026
- Sentence
- 8 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Ms Recorder Caroline Overton
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate, 8 Years 6 Months; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate, 8 Months |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of penetrative sexual activity with a child, non-penetrative sexual activity with a child, assault by penetration of a child aged under 16-years-old and sexual assault of a child aged under 16-years-old in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, on 9 April 2022. SENTENCING REMARKS