Sentence
Matt David Ellett
Matt David Ellett (aged 32) was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on 5 October 2026 to 20 Years 8 Months 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
- Taunton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 5 October 2026
- Sentence
- 20 Years 8 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 23 years 8 Months
- Judge
- Judge Richard Shepherd
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual activity with a child under 16 | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, causing or inciting a child aged under 13-years-old engage in sexual activity, sexual activity with a child aged under 16-years-old, causing or inciting a child aged under 16-years-old to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child in Somerset between 2013 and 2018.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power