Businessman sexually abused girl under 13.

Man Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Young Girl

Gary Blount, 44, of Cwmfelin Boeth, Whitland, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl.

Blount appeared at Swansea Crown Court for sentencing after being found guilty by a jury of two counts of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. He had previously denied all guilt.

Defence barrister Ian Ibrahim, representing Blount, stated that his client had "a number of successful businesses and was the main income for his family. He was a sound technician, he would do lighting and events, security, and a number of other things." He added that all of this had now been lost, and Blount is currently in custody and living with his parents.

"His relationships have gone, his businesses have gone. These offences were seven or eight years ago and there has been no offending since. He suffers from anxiety and depression and is on suicide watch now," said Ibrahim.

Sentencing Blount, His Honour Judge Geraint Walters said: "You had denied all guilt but were convicted by a jury. The pre-sentence report indicates that you deny your guilt, something you are entitled to do. You have a relevant previous conviction in the way of two sexual offences which you were sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in 2018. You were at that time required to register as a sex offender for 10 years and sign a sexual harm prevention order for a similar period of time. The date span of the offending in 2018 is such that it overlaps the date span of the offending in this particular case. You have shown no remorse in relation to the offending the jury found proved. It has had a significant affect upon the victim."

In addition to the prison sentence, an indefinite restraining order was made preventing Blount from coming into contact with the victim.