Matthew Wreford, a Newport Paedophile child rapist, was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting an underage schoolgirl after grooming her.
Matthew Wreford, 42, a paedophile from Torridge Road, Bettws, Newport, South Wales, NP20, was deemed by a judge to be a dangerous offender who presents a “high risk” to adolescent females.
Byron Broadstock, representing the prosecution, informed Cardiff Crown Court that the defendant had expressed his affection for the girl.
Following Matthew Wreford’s arrest, law enforcement confiscated his mobile device and discovered sexual communications he had transmitted to his victim over social media prior to the assault.
Byron Broadstock, prosecuting, said: “The defendant had told her, “Send me pictures baby” and asked her, “Do you feel loose?”
Examination of Matthew Wreford’s internet browsing history revealed an interest in teenage girls.
When the defendant was first interviewed by detectives he “denied any form of sexual activity”.
Mr Broadstock added: “There had been grooming behaviour and there was also a significant disparity of age.”
The defendant, Matthew Wreford, of Torridge Road, Bettws, pleaded guilty to rape, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and sexual communication with a child.
He had 17 previous convictions for 26 offences, including public disorder.
There were none for sexual offences.
Stuart John, representing Matthew Wreford, said: “He has taken some responsibility for his actions.
“The defendant entered guilty pleas at his plea and trial preparation hearing.
“He will be in prison for many years to come.
“The defendant does feel genuine remorse.”
Mr John added how Matthew Wreford was hoping to “make substantial changes” while he serves his custodial sentence and had sought help on a sex offender programme.
The Recorder of Cardiff, Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke told the defendant: “You told your victim not to tell anyone because you would go to prison if she did.
“You were under the influence of alcohol.”
Matthew Wreford was made the subject of an extended prison sentence of 12 years and six months.
He will have to register as a sex offender for life and was made the subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.
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