Sexually abusing a child over a four year period.

Man Jailed for 15 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Shaun Healy, 73, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a child over a four-year period in Gosport. The abuse began in 2016 when the victim was under the age of 13 and continued until 2020.

Police were alerted to the abuse in March 2020. Following an investigation, Healy was charged with the following offences:

• 4 counts of assault by penetration of a girl under 13
• Rape of a girl under 13

Healy denied the charges, but was found guilty of all offences after a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, which began on December 6, 2021.

At his sentencing on January 14, 2022, Healy, formerly of Maynard Close in Gosport, received a 10-year prison sentence with a five-year extended licence period.

DC Marie Todd, who led the investigation, stated: "This was a shocking and prolonged period of sexual abuse perpetrated against a child. The bravery shown by the girl in this case has been outstanding, and I want to commend her for having the courage to talk to police about what happened and for helping us bring Healy to justice."

She continued, "No child should ever have to suffer abuse, and I want to encourage anyone who's been affected by this type of offending to speak out about it. You can talk to the police, someone you trust, or speak with any of the excellent support services available if you don't feel comfortable contacting the police."