Sentence
Richard Downey
Richard Downey (aged 55) was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on 23 January 2026 to 8 Years for Indecent assault of a female under 14 years and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newport Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 23 January 2026
- Sentence
- 8 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 10 years
- Judge
- Judge Daniel Williams
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault of a female under 14 years | Custodial immediate |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault on a female child aged under 14-years-old and indecency with a child in Wyllie, Caerphilly, on 23 September 1997.