DAVID MYERS FROM NEWPORT SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON YOUNG GIRL IN NEWPORT
In a case that has shocked the Newport community, pensioner David Myers was sentenced to over seven years in prison for a series of disturbing sexual assaults committed against a young girl in Newport.The court heard that Myers, aged 71 and residing on Darwin Drive in Newport, had threatened his young victim with frightening consequences if she dared to report the abuse to the authorities.
Prosecutor James Wilson described how the girl was left utterly petrified after her ordeal, which Myers had inflicted upon her in 2015.
According to Mr.
Wilson, Myers warned the girl that if she involved the police, not only would he face jail time, but she would also be sent to “kiddies’ prison.” The defendant reportedly told her that he would blame her for the incident, further intimidating her and adding to her trauma.
Evidence against Myers was secured through forensic analysis, which revealed his DNA profile on underwear belonging to the victim.
This crucial evidence played a significant role in the case, leading to Myers’s guilty plea.
Initially, Myers denied the charges, but he changed his plea to guilty before his trial, which was scheduled for this month.
The charges included two counts of sexual assault on a girl under the age of 13, with the offences having taken place in 2015.
During the court proceedings, Myers was represented by lawyer Byron Broadstock.
In mitigation, Mr.
Broadstock explained that Myers had admitted to the offences, and he highlighted the personal toll the conviction had taken on him, including the breakdown of his marriage and the recent death of his sister.
Judge Daniel Williams addressed Myers directly, condemning his actions as “sustained” attacks on a vulnerable young girl.
The judge sentenced Myers to a term of seven and a half years in prison, with an additional 12 months on licence to be served upon his release.
Furthermore, Myers was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order, which aims to restrict his contact with potential victims and monitor his behavior post-release.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge as part of the court’s sentence.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system to protect children and hold offenders accountable within the Newport community.
