RICHARD HULME FROM MONMOUTHSHIRE CAUGHT TRYING TO KIDNAP 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN ABERGAVENNY
In a disturbing incident that unfolded on the streets of Abergavenny, a man identified as Richard Hulme, aged 27 and hailing from Trem y Mynydd, Blaenavon, was involved in an attempted abduction targeting a 13-year-old girl.The events took place on July 7 of the previous year, when Hulme was seen driving around the town, approaching lone women in an apparent effort to initiate conversations with them.
According to court proceedings, Hulme eventually stopped his vehicle near a young girl and engaged her in conversation through the car window.
The court was informed that Hulme was aware of the girl’s age when she explicitly told him she was only 13.
Despite this knowledge, he proceeded to ask her to enter his vehicle and made inappropriate, sexualized comments about her appearance.
During their interaction, Hulme offered the girl money and drugs in exchange for sexual acts, clearly indicating his intent to engage in sexual intercourse with her.
He also falsely claimed to be 17 years old, attempting to deceive her about his true age.
The young girl refused his advances, showing clear resistance to his propositions.
It was later revealed that Hulme had also approached the girl’s mother on the same day, in a disturbing coincidence that added to the gravity of the case.
Following his arrest, Hulme denied the allegations, asserting that there was no sexual motive behind his actions.
However, the evidence presented in court led to his conviction on charges of attempted abduction and attempting to incite a female child to engage in sexual activity.
Despite his previous record of good character, the court found sufficient evidence to hold him accountable.
During the sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court, defense lawyer Hilary Roberts highlighted Hulme’s otherwise productive life, noting his good employment history and the fact that he was in a relationship at the time of the offenses, which has since ended.
She also mentioned that Hulme has the support of his family but faces issues related to his accommodation.
Importantly, the defense emphasized that no physical harm was inflicted upon the victim, and there was no threat of force or coercion to force her into the vehicle.
Judge Matthew Porter-Bryant addressed the court, expressing concern over Hulme’s continued denial of his intentions.
The judge stated, “There is still some denial on your part on your intention, you harboured sexual intercourse...
You were adopting a number of means and methods to encourage this 13-year-old to come with you.” As a result, Hulme was sentenced to four years in prison.
Additionally, he was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years and was subjected to indefinite sex offender notification requirements, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to prevent further offenses.
