READING PAEDOPHILE ROY COXHEAD SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR ABUSE AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING
In a case that has shocked the Reading community, Roy Coxhead, a man with a disturbing history of sexual offenses, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after a series of heinous crimes and an attempt to obstruct justice.Coxhead, who previously resided on Erleigh Road in Reading, was convicted of multiple serious charges related to the sexual abuse of minors spanning over a decade.
According to court records, Coxhead was found guilty of abusing two boys over a period that extended from 2002 to 2017.
The crimes included indecency with a child, indecent assault on a male, and other sexual offenses that caused significant harm to the victims.
The sentencing took place at Reading Crown Court, where the judge handed down an 18-year prison sentence, with a minimum of twelve years to be served before Coxhead becomes eligible for parole.
The case took a darker turn after Coxhead’s arrest in June 2017.
The 66-year-old, upon being taken into custody, engaged in a concerted effort to destroy evidence related to his offending.
This attempt to obstruct justice led to a lengthy and complex police investigation, which involved meticulous forensic work and legal proceedings to uncover the full extent of his crimes.
During the trial, Coxhead was convicted on multiple counts, including two charges of indecency with a child, three counts of indecent assault on a male, and attempts to commit serious sexual offenses.
Additional charges included perverting the course of justice, four counts of sexual activity with a child, and two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
The severity of these charges underscores the gravity of his actions and the impact on the victims involved.
Reading Crown Court’s decision reflects the seriousness with which the justice system treats such offenses, emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable minors and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions.
The community and authorities alike hope that the lengthy sentence will serve as a deterrent to others contemplating similar crimes, and provide some measure of justice and closure for the victims and their families.
