Sentence
Matthew Johnston
Matthew Johnston (aged 49) was sentenced at Hove Trial Centre Crown Court on 23 March 2026 to 16 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Hove Trial Centre Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 23 March 2026
- Sentence
- 16 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 21 years
- Judge
- His Honour Judge Chapple
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 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 RequirementsRestraining Order: Indefinite / Life |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a male child aged under 13-years-old, sexual assault of a male child aged under 13-years-old, causing a male child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child in Littlehampton, Sussex.