Sentence
Nathan Bennett
Nathan Bennett (aged 30) was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 16 March 2026 to 24 Years 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
- Bristol Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 16 March 2026
- Sentence
- 24 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 30 years
- Judge
- Judge William Hart
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a child aged under 13-years-old, assault of a child aged under 13-years-old by penetration, sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old. He pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, causing a child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity and sexual activity in the presence of a child at the Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol between 2024 and 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim