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COLIN ROBINSHAW FROM TYWYN SENTENCED FOR GROOMING AND SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN TYWYN
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Tywyn, Colin Robinshaw, aged 36, was sentenced to prison after a series of heinous crimes involving a 14-year-old girl. The court heard how Robinshaw, who considered himself a romantic figure, engaged in a prolonged campaign of grooming and sexual coercion against the young victim.Over a span of approximately four months, Robinshaw bombarded the girl with an astonishing 8,900 phone calls and countless text messages, creating an environment of relentless harassment and manipulation. His persistent communication was aimed at establishing a sexual relationship, despite her young age and obvious discomfort. On one particularly disturbing occasion, Robinshaw took her to a secluded spot in his taxi, where he groped her, further violating her trust and personal boundaries.
In addition to his physical misconduct, Robinshaw persuaded the girl to send him explicit photographs of herself, exploiting her vulnerability and naivety. The court was shown evidence of his grooming tactics, where he adopted the persona of 'Romeo' in his messages, calling himself that and urging her to adopt the name 'Juliet' as part of his manipulative game. His goal was clear: to foster an emotional and sexual connection that he could exploit.
Robinshaw, who resides on Cambrian Terrace in Tywyn, was found guilty of multiple charges, including sexual activity with a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and attempting to arrange a sexual offence. He admitted to these charges, which led to his sentencing. Judge Niclas Parry expressed his disapproval of Robinshaw’s attitude, noting that he failed to grasp the seriousness of his actions and regarded his behavior as mere 'fooling around.' As part of his sentence, Robinshaw was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and was subjected to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). This order prohibits him from sharing a residence with children and from making any contact with the victim.
The case came to light when a family member discovered a 'love letter' sent by Robinshaw to the girl, which detailed his affection and expressed his desire to be with her. Further investigation revealed that Robinshaw had sent her a photograph of himself naked from the waist down and showered her with gifts, including an iPod, a mobile phone, and a necklace. Between October 2012 and January 2013, he made an astonishing 8,900 calls to her, while she contacted him approximately 4,500 times. The victim reported feeling increasingly under his control, which led her to send explicit photographs despite initial resistance.
Robinshaw instructed her to use aliases when communicating via text messages, calling himself Romeo and telling her to adopt the name Juliet. Before his arrest, he even messaged her instructing her to delete all messages from him. Authorities found that the hard drive from his computer had been removed and was missing, and he had acquired a new phone just before his arrest, with the old one never recovered. However, analysis of her phone revealed the incriminating messages.
Judge Parry emphasized that Robinshaw had spent months grooming the girl with the clear intent of sexual gratification at her expense. The court noted the significant age difference of 20 years and his controlling behavior as aggravating factors. The judge also highlighted Robinshaw’s apparent lack of understanding of the gravity of his actions, which he dismissed as trivial.
Prosecutor Karl Scholz pointed out that Robinshaw was initially considered a man of good character but had since been convicted of groping a teenage girl at a party. Robinshaw’s defense, represented by Simon Rogers, acknowledged his early guilty pleas, which spared the victim from having to testify in court. Nonetheless, the court’s verdict underscored the severity of his crimes and the need for ongoing supervision to protect others from similar conduct.