SCOTT BANKS AND SHOCKING CHILD SEX ABUSE IN PORT TALBOT
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Port Talbot Child Sexual Abuser
A young girl from Port Talbot has endured a harrowing ordeal at the hands of Scott Banks, a man who manipulated and sexually abused her over an extended period. The abuse has left her battling severe mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, significantly affecting her daily life, education, and well-being.
The court heard that Banks, aged 25 and residing on Southville Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot, first established contact with the girl after obtaining her mobile phone number. From that point, he began communicating with her regularly, gradually escalating his inappropriate requests. Banks, fully aware that the girl was under 16, started asking her for sex, pressuring her with the belief that she could not refuse without angering him. This manipulation created a coercive environment where the girl felt trapped and unable to say no.
According to the prosecution, the sexual acts persisted over a lengthy period. When the girl attempted to resist or refused to comply with Banks' demands, he resorted to threats, warning her that he would destroy her possessions and reveal their secret to others. These threats compounded her fear and shame, making it even more difficult for her to seek help or escape the situation. The girl later described her feelings of disgust and shame about what Banks had done to her.
In a statement read aloud in court, the girl detailed the profound impact of the abuse. She explained that her experiences had drastically changed her personality and mental health, leading her to suffer from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also shared that the trauma had affected her academic performance and caused her to engage in self-harm as a way to cope with her pain.
Scott Banks, who pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child during his court appearance, has a criminal history that includes previous convictions for four offences, such as criminal damage and assaults by beating. His background was described by his legal representative, Nicola Powell, as indicative of immaturity and concerns about his cognitive abilities. She also highlighted that Banks had experienced domestic violence during his childhood, which she suggested might have contributed to his current behavior. Notably, Banks had claimed to be in love with the girl, a statement that further underscored his immature state.
Judge Geraint Walters addressed Banks directly, characterizing him as a manipulative and possibly domineering individual who used threats to control the girl. Recognizing the seriousness of his actions, the judge sentenced Banks to four years in prison, with a 20 percent reduction for his guilty pleas. He will serve up to half of that sentence in custody before being released on licence, with the remainder to be served in the community. Additionally, Banks was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, restricting his access to girls.
As is customary in cases involving sexual offences, the victim has been granted lifelong anonymity to protect her identity and privacy. The court's decision underscores the gravity of Banks' crimes and the lasting impact on the young girl he exploited.
The court heard that Banks, aged 25 and residing on Southville Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot, first established contact with the girl after obtaining her mobile phone number. From that point, he began communicating with her regularly, gradually escalating his inappropriate requests. Banks, fully aware that the girl was under 16, started asking her for sex, pressuring her with the belief that she could not refuse without angering him. This manipulation created a coercive environment where the girl felt trapped and unable to say no.
According to the prosecution, the sexual acts persisted over a lengthy period. When the girl attempted to resist or refused to comply with Banks' demands, he resorted to threats, warning her that he would destroy her possessions and reveal their secret to others. These threats compounded her fear and shame, making it even more difficult for her to seek help or escape the situation. The girl later described her feelings of disgust and shame about what Banks had done to her.
In a statement read aloud in court, the girl detailed the profound impact of the abuse. She explained that her experiences had drastically changed her personality and mental health, leading her to suffer from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also shared that the trauma had affected her academic performance and caused her to engage in self-harm as a way to cope with her pain.
Scott Banks, who pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child during his court appearance, has a criminal history that includes previous convictions for four offences, such as criminal damage and assaults by beating. His background was described by his legal representative, Nicola Powell, as indicative of immaturity and concerns about his cognitive abilities. She also highlighted that Banks had experienced domestic violence during his childhood, which she suggested might have contributed to his current behavior. Notably, Banks had claimed to be in love with the girl, a statement that further underscored his immature state.
Judge Geraint Walters addressed Banks directly, characterizing him as a manipulative and possibly domineering individual who used threats to control the girl. Recognizing the seriousness of his actions, the judge sentenced Banks to four years in prison, with a 20 percent reduction for his guilty pleas. He will serve up to half of that sentence in custody before being released on licence, with the remainder to be served in the community. Additionally, Banks was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, restricting his access to girls.
As is customary in cases involving sexual offences, the victim has been granted lifelong anonymity to protect her identity and privacy. The court's decision underscores the gravity of Banks' crimes and the lasting impact on the young girl he exploited.