Paedophile groomed and bribed young boy with sweets, toys, and rugby boots.

Paedophile Sentenced for Grooming and Abusing Vulnerable Boy

Jason Evans, a 45-year-old man from Morriston, Swansea, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for grooming and sexually abusing a young boy. Evans was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape following a trial at Swansea Crown Court.

The court heard that Evans had subjected the boy, who was under 12 at the time, to repeated sexual assaults and rapes over a period of time in the 2000s. He had groomed the child by showering him with gifts, including sweets, toys, and rugby boots.

The victim, now an adult, bravely came forward to report the abuse in recent years. He described the devastating impact the abuse had on his life, including struggling with aggression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.

"I hope Jason Evans being found guilty will be the start of my recovery but my life will never the same, it will always live with me... I hope it will be the first step in me getting on with my life," the victim said in a statement.

Recorder Mark Powell QC, sentencing Evans, described the defendant as a "perverted" individual who had taken advantage of a vulnerable boy. He said Evans had "destroyed" the boy's formative years and "took away his youth".

Evans was given an extended sentence of 13 years, including 12 years in custody and a one-year extended licence period. He will be eligible for parole at the two-thirds point of his sentence, but the decision will ultimately be made by the Parole Board.

In addition to the prison sentence, Evans was given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order to restrict his access to children and will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

South Wales Police Detective Inspector Carl Price emphasized the importance of reporting sexual assault and encouraged victims to come forward for support.