Wiltshire Police have commended a 14-year-old girl for her bravery in helping to convict a sex offender in Swindon. Kevin Wolton, 42, of Doulton Close, Redhouse, was sentenced to 29 months in prison at Swindon Crown Court on Monday, January 20, after admitting to sexually assaulting the teenager and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)
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The Incident On September 3, 2024, Wolton approached the girl in Brook Park, Redhouse. He made lewd and inappropriate comments before grabbing her and attempting to kiss her. The teenager immediately reported the incident to officers on patrol, leading to Wolton’s arrest on suspicion of sexual assault. Wolton’s SHPO, imposed in a prior conviction, prohibited him from having unsupervised contact with girls under the age of 18 or lone women. He was also found guilty of breaching this order on two counts.
Praise for the Victim
PC Dominic Tonge from the Swindon North, East, and Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team commended the victim for her courage: *”The victim showed great courage throughout this case and was determined that Wolton should be punished to protect others. Her calm resolution to continue to seek justice despite her young age was impressive.”
