Kingston Man Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Child Under His Mother's Care

Jonathan Hayter, 32, of Cardinal Avenue, Kingston, has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 13. Hayter was convicted at Kingston Crown Court on August 18, 2023.

The court described Hayter as a "dangerous predator" who "sexually abused and terrorised" the victim. The abuse began in 2007, when Hayter was 16 and the victim was just five years old. Hayter committed at least eight offenses over a two-year period at his mother's childminding service.

The victim reported the abuse to the police in November 2020, leading to Hayter's arrest and charges. Following the sentencing, police have expressed concerns that Hayter may have abused other children and are urging any further victims to come forward.

Detective Constable Hannah Saunders, the investigating officer, said: "Hayter is a dangerous predator who sexually abused and terrorised the young innocent victim while they were under his mother's care. I would like to praise the victim for her bravery in helping us put Hayter before the courts and I hope this sentence will give her some measure of closure. It cannot be ruled out that Hayter abused other children and I would urge anyone who has suffered at his hands to come forward and contact your local police. We take all allegations of this type extremely seriously and we ensure that victims are supported throughout the whole process."