ARWEL ROBERTS FROM GREENFIELD SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS FOR CHILD RAPE IN MOLD
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Greenfield Rapist
In August 2016, a disturbing case unfolded involving Arwel Roberts, a man with a long history of service as a paramedic, who was ultimately convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses, including the rape of a minor. Roberts, aged 63 and residing on Queens Road in Greenfield, faced a court in Mold where he was sentenced to serve a total of 16 years behind bars for his heinous crimes.
Roberts maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, denying all 12 charges brought against him. Despite his protests, the court found sufficient evidence to convict him on several counts, including a particularly grave charge of child rape. He was sentenced to 10 years for the rape itself, with an additional two three-year sentences to be served consecutively for other sexual offenses committed against two different victims.
The court heard harrowing testimony about the profound impact Roberts' actions had on his victims. One of the victims was under the age of 13 at the time of the assault, and the court described the emotional and psychological damage inflicted as “profound.” The court was told that Roberts showed no remorse or empathy for his victims. When arrested, he denied any sexual misconduct, and during the assault of one victim, he reportedly asked whether what he was doing was “nice,” a comment that underscored his disturbing attitude.
Prosecutor Sion ap Mihangel presented evidence that a girl came forward to reveal she had been sexually assaulted by Roberts approximately ten years prior. The investigation uncovered that two other victims had also been assaulted at earlier points in Roberts' life, with one incident dating back to the 1980s. All three victims provided similar accounts of their experiences, which the jury found credible.
Roberts' background included service in the Royal Navy before he joined the ambulance service, from which he retired in 1999 due to a spinal injury. His criminal trial concluded with a jury verdict after five hours of deliberation, leading to his conviction last month.
At sentencing, Judge Gaynor Lloyd emphasized the seriousness of Roberts' crimes, stating that he would be required to register as a sex offender for life and remain on license into his 80s. The judge expressed concern over the high risk of re-offending and the danger Roberts posed to the community if released. Defense lawyer Henry Hills acknowledged that Roberts understood the gravity of his sentence but highlighted his previous good character, although this was deemed of limited relevance given the extent of his offending over two decades.
Throughout the proceedings, Roberts continued to deny any wrongdoing, insisting he was the victim in this case. The court's decision reflects the severity of his crimes and the lasting impact on his victims, marking a significant and somber chapter in the ongoing fight against sexual offenses against children.
Roberts maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, denying all 12 charges brought against him. Despite his protests, the court found sufficient evidence to convict him on several counts, including a particularly grave charge of child rape. He was sentenced to 10 years for the rape itself, with an additional two three-year sentences to be served consecutively for other sexual offenses committed against two different victims.
The court heard harrowing testimony about the profound impact Roberts' actions had on his victims. One of the victims was under the age of 13 at the time of the assault, and the court described the emotional and psychological damage inflicted as “profound.” The court was told that Roberts showed no remorse or empathy for his victims. When arrested, he denied any sexual misconduct, and during the assault of one victim, he reportedly asked whether what he was doing was “nice,” a comment that underscored his disturbing attitude.
Prosecutor Sion ap Mihangel presented evidence that a girl came forward to reveal she had been sexually assaulted by Roberts approximately ten years prior. The investigation uncovered that two other victims had also been assaulted at earlier points in Roberts' life, with one incident dating back to the 1980s. All three victims provided similar accounts of their experiences, which the jury found credible.
Roberts' background included service in the Royal Navy before he joined the ambulance service, from which he retired in 1999 due to a spinal injury. His criminal trial concluded with a jury verdict after five hours of deliberation, leading to his conviction last month.
At sentencing, Judge Gaynor Lloyd emphasized the seriousness of Roberts' crimes, stating that he would be required to register as a sex offender for life and remain on license into his 80s. The judge expressed concern over the high risk of re-offending and the danger Roberts posed to the community if released. Defense lawyer Henry Hills acknowledged that Roberts understood the gravity of his sentence but highlighted his previous good character, although this was deemed of limited relevance given the extent of his offending over two decades.
Throughout the proceedings, Roberts continued to deny any wrongdoing, insisting he was the victim in this case. The court's decision reflects the severity of his crimes and the lasting impact on his victims, marking a significant and somber chapter in the ongoing fight against sexual offenses against children.