NEIL ‘PADDY’ SHEPHARD FROM STOCKBRIDGE SENTENCED FOR NON-RECENT SEXUAL OFFENCE IN BANBURY
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Stockbridge Sexual Abuser
In a case that has spanned several decades, Neil ‘Paddy’ Shephard, a 69-year-old resident of Paddock Field in Stockbridge, Hampshire, has been formally sentenced following a thorough investigation conducted by Thames Valley Police. The investigation uncovered evidence of a non-recent indecent assault committed in Banbury, which ultimately led to his conviction.
Shephard pleaded guilty to a single count of indecent assault involving a boy under the age of 14. The incident in question took place over two years, from January 1, 1992, to December 31, 1993, in Banbury. The details of the assault, which occurred nearly three decades ago, came to light as part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address historical sexual offences.
He was formally charged on July 11 of this year, following a detailed investigation that brought the case to court. The legal proceedings culminated in a hearing at Banbury Magistrates’ Court, where Shephard was convicted on August 16. Subsequently, his sentencing took place at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, October 19.
During the sentencing, Shephard was handed a prison term of one year and nine months. However, this sentence was suspended for a period of two years, meaning he will not serve time in prison unless he commits another offence within that timeframe. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years, a measure designed to monitor and manage his conduct moving forward.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring justice in cases of historical sexual offences, ensuring that victims receive recognition and that offenders are held accountable, regardless of how much time has passed since the offence occurred.
Shephard pleaded guilty to a single count of indecent assault involving a boy under the age of 14. The incident in question took place over two years, from January 1, 1992, to December 31, 1993, in Banbury. The details of the assault, which occurred nearly three decades ago, came to light as part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address historical sexual offences.
He was formally charged on July 11 of this year, following a detailed investigation that brought the case to court. The legal proceedings culminated in a hearing at Banbury Magistrates’ Court, where Shephard was convicted on August 16. Subsequently, his sentencing took place at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, October 19.
During the sentencing, Shephard was handed a prison term of one year and nine months. However, this sentence was suspended for a period of two years, meaning he will not serve time in prison unless he commits another offence within that timeframe. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years, a measure designed to monitor and manage his conduct moving forward.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring justice in cases of historical sexual offences, ensuring that victims receive recognition and that offenders are held accountable, regardless of how much time has passed since the offence occurred.