KIERAN GOODWIN RECALLED TO PRISON IN WELSHPOOL AFTER BREACHING LICENCE CONDITIONS
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Welshpool Child Sexual Abuser
In a recent development that underscores the ongoing concerns surrounding sex offenders and public safety, Kieran Goodwin, a man formerly residing in Welshpool, has been recalled to prison shortly after his release. The recall was prompted by his failure to adhere to the strict conditions of his licence, which is a legal requirement for offenders released from custody.
Goodwin, who was released from prison at the end of December, had previously been sentenced to a term of four years and three months in May 2018, when he was just 19 years old. His release was on licence, a common practice where prisoners serve part of their sentence in the community under supervision, with the understanding that they must comply with specific conditions designed to protect the public.
According to a spokesperson from the Probation Service, Goodwin was officially recalled to custody on January 20, after authorities confirmed he had breached his licence conditions. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of these conditions, stating, “Offenders on licence must comply with a strict set of conditions to protect the public – and if they don’t, they face going back to prison.”
Goodwin’s criminal history is particularly troubling. In May 2018, he was convicted of a series of serious offences, including sexual activity with a child and causing a child to watch an indecent act. The court heard that he had committed these offences over a period spanning from May 2016 to September of the same year, involving seven victims.
At the time of sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands described Goodwin as a “hefty young man with a voracious appetite for illicit sexual activity with young girls,” highlighting the severity and predatory nature of his behaviour. The judge sentenced him to four years and three months in prison and ordered him to register as a sex offender for life.
The judge detailed the extent of Goodwin’s misconduct, noting that his actions had a profound impact not only on the victims but also on their families. He pointed out that Goodwin’s behaviour was repeated and showed a blatant disregard for the feelings and safety of others. The court was told that police had interviewed Goodwin in November 2016 regarding his inappropriate behaviour towards a girl who was a few years younger than him.
Judge Rowlands further described Goodwin’s conduct as “predatory,” indicating that he actively sought out underage girls for sexual activity. The court heard evidence that Goodwin had sent lewd images via social media and engaged in sexual acts with schoolgirls, who were reportedly pressured into compliance. The prosecutor, John Philpotts, highlighted that Goodwin’s actions included not only physical acts but also the use of social media to send explicit images, demonstrating a pattern of manipulative and exploitative behaviour.
In light of these serious offences and his breach of licence conditions, authorities have taken the necessary steps to ensure public safety by recalling Goodwin to prison. His case remains a stark reminder of the importance of strict supervision and the ongoing risks posed by individuals with a history of sexual offending in communities like Welshpool.
Goodwin, who was released from prison at the end of December, had previously been sentenced to a term of four years and three months in May 2018, when he was just 19 years old. His release was on licence, a common practice where prisoners serve part of their sentence in the community under supervision, with the understanding that they must comply with specific conditions designed to protect the public.
According to a spokesperson from the Probation Service, Goodwin was officially recalled to custody on January 20, after authorities confirmed he had breached his licence conditions. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of these conditions, stating, “Offenders on licence must comply with a strict set of conditions to protect the public – and if they don’t, they face going back to prison.”
Goodwin’s criminal history is particularly troubling. In May 2018, he was convicted of a series of serious offences, including sexual activity with a child and causing a child to watch an indecent act. The court heard that he had committed these offences over a period spanning from May 2016 to September of the same year, involving seven victims.
At the time of sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands described Goodwin as a “hefty young man with a voracious appetite for illicit sexual activity with young girls,” highlighting the severity and predatory nature of his behaviour. The judge sentenced him to four years and three months in prison and ordered him to register as a sex offender for life.
The judge detailed the extent of Goodwin’s misconduct, noting that his actions had a profound impact not only on the victims but also on their families. He pointed out that Goodwin’s behaviour was repeated and showed a blatant disregard for the feelings and safety of others. The court was told that police had interviewed Goodwin in November 2016 regarding his inappropriate behaviour towards a girl who was a few years younger than him.
Judge Rowlands further described Goodwin’s conduct as “predatory,” indicating that he actively sought out underage girls for sexual activity. The court heard evidence that Goodwin had sent lewd images via social media and engaged in sexual acts with schoolgirls, who were reportedly pressured into compliance. The prosecutor, John Philpotts, highlighted that Goodwin’s actions included not only physical acts but also the use of social media to send explicit images, demonstrating a pattern of manipulative and exploitative behaviour.
In light of these serious offences and his breach of licence conditions, authorities have taken the necessary steps to ensure public safety by recalling Goodwin to prison. His case remains a stark reminder of the importance of strict supervision and the ongoing risks posed by individuals with a history of sexual offending in communities like Welshpool.