In 2020, the Offender Database recorded that 39-year-old Federico Gaziano was found guilty of the sexual assault of a nine-year-old child. Following a four-day trial at Northampton Crown Court, the defendant—of Cobden Street, Kettering—was convicted by a jury of the attack. It was reported that on 26 May 2018, Gaziano preyed on the young girl inside his home in Northamptonshire, sexually assaulting her before warning her not to disclose the incident to her family.
The investigation established that the victim demonstrated significant bravery by reporting the abuse to her relatives despite Gaziano’s threats. Northamptonshire Police reported that Gaziano was subsequently arrested and charged for the predatory assault. The prosecution reported that the evidence presented during the trial was sufficient for the jury to return a unanimous guilty verdict, leading to Gaziano being remanded into custody immediately following the trial’s conclusion.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Gaziano’s actions involved a gross breach of trust against a vulnerable child in a domestic setting. Northampton Crown Court heard that the defendant attempted to silence his victim to evade justice, a common tactic used by predators to continue their abuse. The investigation established that the 2018 assault had a lasting impact on the survivor and her family, who supported the police throughout the two-year legal process.
Judge Adrienne Lucking presided over the trial, which concluded in early 2020. For his actions in Kettering and the surrounding Northamptonshire area, Gaziano was scheduled for sentencing on 10 February 2020. The judge noted that the severity of the offence against a nine-year-old required a custodial setting, and Gaziano remained in prison until his final sentence was handed down to reflect the gravity of the sexual assault.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Federico Gaziano as of April 1, 2026, was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: Sentenced February 2020 (Specific term subject to court records).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- SHPO Status: Sexual Harm Prevention Order active indefinitely.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Northampton Crown Court, following a Northamptonshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Origin: Cobden Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Gaziano is managed as a high-risk registered sex offender within the community following any custodial release. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved the sexual assault of a primary-school-aged child and subsequent witness intimidation, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his history of targeting a child in a residential property in Kettering necessitates strict monitoring under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).
As a registered sex offender for life, Gaziano’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his notification requirements ensure his movements, residency, and personal associations are transparent to the Northamptonshire Police Public Protection Unit. Any failure to comply with these rules, any unauthorised contact with children, or any presence near schools or parks in Kettering will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the public.
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