Sentence
Roland David Simmons
Roland David Simmons (aged 77) was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 22 June 2026 to 14 Years for Indecent assault on a male. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 22 June 2026
- Sentence
- 14 Years
- Judge
- Judge Mooney
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault on a male child aged under 16-years-old at Guestling House (childrens home) in Hastings, East Sussex,in the 1970s.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power