BRIAN SNAITH FROM MALBY AND SCUNTHORPE JAILED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG GIRL

In October 2019, a disturbing case involving Brian Snaith, a 65-year-old man formerly residing in Scunthorpe and now living in Maltby, Rotherham, came to light through a court hearing that revealed the extent of his heinous actions. Snaith was convicted of raping a young girl under the age of 13 after subjecting her to manipulative and abusive behavior involving pornographic videos, which left the victim with lasting emotional scars.

Prosecutor Craig Lowe outlined to Grimsby Crown Court that Snaith had engaged in inappropriate physical contact with the girl while a pornographic video played on the television. On multiple occasions, Snaith played explicit videos and told the young girl that they would imitate what was depicted in the films, a manipulation that the victim later recognized as profoundly wrong. The court heard that Snaith’s actions included touching the girl intimately and ultimately raping her, actions that have had a devastating impact on her life.

The young girl, now reflecting on her ordeal, expressed her pain and the profound effect it has had on her mental health. She stated, “I feel nothing but hurt really. He has had a massive impact on my life. I feel my confidence has been massively knocked. I am not the person I should be. For the rest of my life, it will basically haunt me. I am still on medication and I don’t want to be on it for the rest of my life.” Her words underscore the deep emotional trauma inflicted upon her and the ongoing struggles she faces.

Judge John Thackray QC addressed Snaith directly during the sentencing, emphasizing the severity of his crimes. He remarked, “No words can adequately describe the effects of your offending. Your victim may never fully recover. Your offending has had and will continue to have an enormous impact upon her life. She has suffered from depression and anxiety and has required medication. Your offending has massively affected her confidence. The court commends her bravery in contacting the police and being ready to give evidence.”

In mitigation, Robert Sandford acknowledged that Snaith claimed to have no memory of the incidents but accepted the girl’s account. It was also noted that Snaith had no prior sexual offences but had previous convictions for violence and benefit fraud. Snaith’s health issues were also highlighted as a factor in his sentencing.

As a result, Snaith was sentenced to a term of 10 years and four months in prison. Upon release, he will be subject to an extended license period of one year and will be required to register as a sex offender indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to protect the community from further harm.