Locations
Catmint Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53
Description
A 59-year-old man from Chandler’s Ford has been jailed for three years and four months for the sexual assault of a child under 13, and indecent exposure.
Robert Grant, of Catmint Close, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Friday (18 July).
The offences, for which he had previously pleaded guilty at the same court on Monday 17 March, took place in Eastleigh on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
As well as the time he will now spend behind bars, Grant has also been made subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, five-year restraining order and notification of requirement to register with the police indefinitely.
PC Jen Grace, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said:
“I am pleased for the young victim in this case that justice has now been served for them and their family, and that Grant has now been placed behind bars, where he belongs.
“I’d also like to place on record my praise for the young victim in this case and the courage and determination they have shown throughout.
“Additionally, I’d like thank everyone who has been involved in this case, helping to secure this outcome. Their support and hard work has ensured this outcome.
“While I know this result won’t rid the victim and family of the memories of what Grant did, I truly hope it allows them to move forward, safe in the knowledge that he can no longer harm any other children.’
Directly addressing other victims of sex offences, PC Grace, said:
“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.
“This case should also be a very clear message to other offenders out there that we will always work tirelessly to ensure you are brought to justice.”