KEVIN SILLCOX AND SHOCKING SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NEWPORT
A man described by a three-year-old girl as a "bad man" has been sentenced to prison after committing a disturbing sexual assault in Newport.Kevin Sillcox, aged 63, was working at a family’s residence when the incident occurred, leaving a trail of emotional trauma and distress.
The court heard that Sillcox was performing work inside the family’s home when he engaged in inappropriate and criminal behavior.
The assault took place in the girl’s bedroom, where he exposed himself and then proceeded to remove her underwear, touching her in a sexual manner.
The girl and her mother had been downstairs at the time, but at some point, the young girl went upstairs to play in her room.
It was during this period that the assault happened.
The incident was discovered some time later when the girl, in a moment of innocence and confusion, asked her mother if the "bad man" would be returning.
She then described what had happened to her, providing crucial details that led to Sillcox’s identification and subsequent arrest.
The court was told that Sillcox, who resides on Commercial Road in Newport, denied the allegations, claiming they were "fabricated." Despite his denial, he was found guilty of sexually touching a child under the age of 13 after a trial, according to reports from Wales Online.
During the proceedings, victim personal statements were read aloud by prosecutor Matthew Roberts.
The girl’s father expressed his anguish, stating: "I am reliving the incident again and felt unable to help my daughter when she was in distress...
We no longer feel safe in our own home.
I feel I no longer know my daughter.
She is less trusting and pulls away from me." He described the emotional toll as an "emotional rollercoaster" that led him to attempt suicide and turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
He added, "It's awful to think this man came into my daughter's home, that was supposed to be her safe space, and did this to her." The girl’s mother also shared her pain, saying: "The actions of Sillcox have greatly affected me and my daughter's life.
Since he committed this crime I have been unable to sleep at night and I'm constantly afraid it will happen again.
I am no longer able to trust people as before.
It's torn me to pieces, I've never felt so isolated and alone...
The trauma has made me feel things I had never felt....
I cry all the time and find it hard to get my head around how he came into my home and did this to the most vulnerable person in the house, my beautiful daughter." She further described her daughter’s changed behavior, noting that she has become "cautious, scared and worried," often hiding away and struggling to socialize.
The court was informed that Sillcox had four previous convictions, none of which involved sexual offenses.
His legal representative, Alex Greenwood, argued that the offense was "relatively short in duration" and emphasized that there was no penetration involved.
In sentencing, Recorder Greg Bull KC emphasized the profound impact on the victim and her family.
He stated: "The effect on (the victim) and her parents has been significant, she has seemed to have a changed personality and is no longer the child she was.
You have shown no remorse and chose to plead not guilty as was your right.
You said it was a concocted allegation against you.
I reject that allegation by you." Kevin Sillcox was sentenced to four years in prison.
Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order at a later date, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from further harm.
