BARRY PAEDOPHILE MELVYN MORETON SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR ABUSING YOUNG GIRL

In a recent and disturbing case, Melvyn Moreton, a 38-year-old kitchen porter from Barry, was sentenced to a five-year prison term after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. The heinous acts took place over a period of three years, beginning when the girl was just eight years old and continuing until she reached the age of eleven.

During the trial at Cardiff Crown Court, it was revealed that Moreton engaged in a disturbing pattern of abuse, which included psychological manipulation. He would make the young girl pretend she had been kidnapped, creating a fantasy scenario where he would play the role of her rescuer. This disturbing game was used as a pretext for his sexual assault, further complicating the trauma inflicted upon the victim.

The court heard that the girl, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, was subjected to these abuses in the comfort of her own home, with Moreton exploiting her trust and innocence. Despite his denial of nine charges related to indecent assault and indecency against a child, the jury found him guilty after a two-day trial, recognizing the weight of the evidence presented.

Judge Christopher Vosper addressed Moreton directly during sentencing, stating, "You have still not acknowledged any responsibility for your actions and you continue to pose a significant danger to young girls." The judge emphasized the severity of the crimes, asserting that only immediate custody was appropriate given the nature of the offenses.

Furthermore, Moreton was disqualified from working with children, a measure intended to prevent any future harm. The case has sent shockwaves through the community of Barry, highlighting the importance of vigilance and safeguarding vulnerable children from predators like Moreton.