Sentence
Julian Hobbs
Julian Hobbs (aged 36) was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on 16 March 2026 to 15 Years for Rape of a child under 13 and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newport Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 16 March 2026
- Sentence
- 15 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 18 years
- Judge
- Judge Daniel Williams
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Causing a child to look at images of people engaged in sexual activity / Causing a child to watch a sexual act | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a female child aged under 13-years-old, causing or inciting a female child aged under 13-years-old to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity and causing a female child aged under 13-years-old to watch / look at an image of sexual activity in South Wales.