Sentence
Christopher Phillips
Christopher Phillips (aged 34) was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on 16 January 2026 to 16 Years 25 Days - Life for ABH Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Swansea Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 16 January 2026
- Sentence
- 16 Years 25 Days - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul H Thomas KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| ABH Assault occasioning actual bodily harm | Custodial immediate |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of assault by penetration of a child aged under 13-years-old, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily (ABH) in Haverfordwest, South Wales, between 15 January 2021 and 24 January 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Vulnerable victim