In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Shannon Leigh Newth, then 38, remains in custody following a “serious” and “vile” conviction for a historical sexual assault. Newth was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2024 for “viciously” attacking a young child more than a decade ago. The investigation by South Wales Police was initiated in 2023, twelve years after the “depraved” crimes occurred, after the victim bravely came forward.
The court heard horrendous details of the abuse, which took place in 2011 when the victim was just seven years old. The prosecution emphasised that the child’s “vicious” ordeal was a “dreadful” violation of their childhood. The investigation reported that the victim only felt comfortable disclosing the “vile” offences after seeing a social media post from the police highlighting a similar case, proving the “serious” impact of public awareness campaigns in uncovering “vicious” historical predators.
Investigating officer Detective Georgia Davies reported that the victim showed immense “bravery and strength” throughout the “serious” legal process. The judge emphasised that Newth’s “vile” actions from 2011 warranted a lengthy custodial sentence to ensure he could no longer harm others. Along with his 16-year prison term, Newth was handed a lifetime restraining order to protect the survivor from any further “vicious” behaviour.
As a result of his conviction for sexual assault of a child, Shannon Leigh Newth was jailed for 16 years and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by South Wales Police, ensuring his behaviour and “vicious” history are strictly monitored. The police emphasise that they will investigate any “vile” report of sexual assault, regardless of how many years have passed, to bring “depraved” offenders like Newth to justice.
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