GORONWY ROBERTS FROM BANGOR SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES INVOLVING A CHILD

In a case that has shocked the community of Bangor, Goronwy Roberts, a 71-year-old man, was sentenced to eight years in prison after new technological evidence uncovered his disturbing past of sexual misconduct. The revelations came to light following a lengthy investigation that utilized advanced DNA analysis, which ultimately linked Roberts to a series of heinous crimes committed against a young girl several decades ago.

Roberts, who was in his 40s at the time, was found to have committed multiple serious sexual offences against a minor. The victim, who was just a child at the time, had fallen pregnant as a result of Roberts' assault. Tragically, the pregnancy ended with the death of the baby, a heartbreaking detail that added to the gravity of the case. The victim only came forward many years later, when she decided to report her ordeal to the police, prompting a renewed investigation into Roberts' past.

Following her complaint, detectives examined tissue samples from the deceased baby, and DNA testing confirmed Roberts' involvement. This scientific evidence proved pivotal in establishing his guilt, leading to his conviction. During the court proceedings at Mold Crown Court, Roberts was visibly emotional, weeping in the dock as he faced sentencing. He had previously pleaded guilty to a series of sexual offences committed between 1978 and 1985, but the sentencing was postponed to allow for a psychiatric assessment to evaluate the full impact on the victim.

The charges against Roberts included three counts of indecent assault on the girl, relating to incidents when she was between 11 and 13 years old, and two counts of rape, which occurred when she was aged 14 or 15. Additionally, Roberts admitted to a charge of gross indecency with a child. The prosecution's barrister, John Wyn Williams, emphasized that the victim had only recently made a formal complaint, revealing the long-lasting trauma inflicted upon her. He stated that Roberts had raped her twice, with the second incident resulting in her pregnancy.

Roberts' defense lawyer, Gordon Hennell, acknowledged the severity of his client's actions, stating that there was no justification for what had happened. Hennell also conveyed Roberts' remorse, noting that his client wished to publicly apologise to his victim for the pain and suffering caused. The case has left a lasting scar on the Bangor community, highlighting the importance of justice and the use of modern forensic techniques to uncover past crimes.