Rhondda man jailed for sex offences

31 year old Adam John has been sentenced to seven years and three months behind bars

Adam John
Author: Tom PreecePublished 22nd May 2024

A man from Rhondda Cynon Taf has been jailed for multiple child sex offences.

Adam John, 31 from Pontypridd was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of rape.

On Tuesday May 21, he was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court.

He was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order and restraining orders indefinitely.

Detective Constable Chris Phillips said: “I would like to commend the incredible bravery of the victims in reporting this attack, which has allowed us to bring a dangerous individual to justice.

“I hope that this sentence will serve as encouragement to other victims of sexual abuse to come forward. We will believe you and do everything we can to bring offenders to justice, no matter how long ago the offences took place.

“If you have experienced these kinds of offences, you will be heard and listened to, and your report will be believed.”

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