ROBERT GALE FROM LLANGOLLEN AND WREXHAM SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL
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Wrexham Llangollen Child Sexual Abuser
In April 2019, a man was sentenced to prison for engaging in sexual activity with a young girl, an incident that has shocked the local communities of Llangollen and Wrexham. Robert Gale, who was 25 years old at the time of the offense, was found guilty of having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl. The incident reportedly took place while the girl was lying over a bath, an act that has been described as both disturbing and predatory.
Gale, now aged 26, residing at Tan y Bryn in Wrexham, but originally from Llangollen, faced charges of two counts of sexual activity with a minor in 2017. He denied these charges throughout the trial, asserting that he had no prior knowledge of the girl’s true age. However, after a trial at Mold Crown Court, a jury composed of eight women and four men convicted him of the charges on a Wednesday afternoon.
Following the verdict, Judge Rhys Rowlands sentenced Gale to a term of five years in prison. In addition to the custodial sentence, Gale was ordered to register as a sex offender for life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes. The judge also imposed a lifetime sexual harm prevention order, which restricts Gale from approaching the victim or engaging in any contact with her.
During the sentencing, Judge Rowlands detailed the circumstances of the offense, stating that after initial sexual activity, Gale took the girl to a bathroom where he continued the assault. The judge emphasized Gale’s age and experience, noting that at 25, he was an adult with some familiarity with the world, including previous periods of custody. The court was told that Gale was aware of the girl’s young age, which made his actions particularly egregious.
“In the eyes of all right-thinking people, she was very young at 13,” the judge remarked. He pointed out that Gale did not know the girl beforehand and had not met her prior to the incident. Instead, the court found that Gale saw an opportunity to exploit her vulnerability, especially since she had been drinking at the time. The judge expressed his belief that Gale recognized her intoxication and used it to his advantage.
Gale’s criminal history was also a significant factor in the case. The court heard that he had a pattern of offending, primarily related to dishonesty, and had been before the courts multiple times. Notably, in June 2013, Gale received a sentence of 32 months for a serious offense involving aggravated burglary and possession of a knife. At the time of the sexual offense, Gale was on license from custody but had since been recalled to prison.
The prosecution’s barrister, Simon Rogers, stated that Gale admitted to having sex with the girl but claimed that she had told him she was 16. The girl recounted that Gale had warned her, saying, “None of you tell anything about this because I can get into serious trouble,” indicating an attempt to conceal the misconduct.
This case highlights the ongoing concerns about safeguarding minors and the importance of strict legal repercussions for those who exploit vulnerable young individuals. The sentencing reflects the court’s recognition of the gravity of Gale’s actions and the need to protect the community from further harm.
Gale, now aged 26, residing at Tan y Bryn in Wrexham, but originally from Llangollen, faced charges of two counts of sexual activity with a minor in 2017. He denied these charges throughout the trial, asserting that he had no prior knowledge of the girl’s true age. However, after a trial at Mold Crown Court, a jury composed of eight women and four men convicted him of the charges on a Wednesday afternoon.
Following the verdict, Judge Rhys Rowlands sentenced Gale to a term of five years in prison. In addition to the custodial sentence, Gale was ordered to register as a sex offender for life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes. The judge also imposed a lifetime sexual harm prevention order, which restricts Gale from approaching the victim or engaging in any contact with her.
During the sentencing, Judge Rowlands detailed the circumstances of the offense, stating that after initial sexual activity, Gale took the girl to a bathroom where he continued the assault. The judge emphasized Gale’s age and experience, noting that at 25, he was an adult with some familiarity with the world, including previous periods of custody. The court was told that Gale was aware of the girl’s young age, which made his actions particularly egregious.
“In the eyes of all right-thinking people, she was very young at 13,” the judge remarked. He pointed out that Gale did not know the girl beforehand and had not met her prior to the incident. Instead, the court found that Gale saw an opportunity to exploit her vulnerability, especially since she had been drinking at the time. The judge expressed his belief that Gale recognized her intoxication and used it to his advantage.
Gale’s criminal history was also a significant factor in the case. The court heard that he had a pattern of offending, primarily related to dishonesty, and had been before the courts multiple times. Notably, in June 2013, Gale received a sentence of 32 months for a serious offense involving aggravated burglary and possession of a knife. At the time of the sexual offense, Gale was on license from custody but had since been recalled to prison.
The prosecution’s barrister, Simon Rogers, stated that Gale admitted to having sex with the girl but claimed that she had told him she was 16. The girl recounted that Gale had warned her, saying, “None of you tell anything about this because I can get into serious trouble,” indicating an attempt to conceal the misconduct.
This case highlights the ongoing concerns about safeguarding minors and the importance of strict legal repercussions for those who exploit vulnerable young individuals. The sentencing reflects the court’s recognition of the gravity of Gale’s actions and the need to protect the community from further harm.