‘Dangerous’ paedophile sex offender jailed for raping boy under 13

A dangerous paedophile has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually abusing and raping a boy. The victim is praised for her courage in speaking out.

Robert Hampton, 77, of Somers Court, Upper Howsell Road, Malvern, was found guilty of seven charges, including the rape of a boy under the age of 13.

He was found guilty of one count of rape of a boy under 13 years of age; two counts of inducing/inciting a boy under 13 years of age to engage in sexual acts or penetration by an offender of any age; one count of attempted rape of a child under 13 years of age; three counts of assault on a boy under 13 years of age by penetration with a body part/object.

He was sentenced yesterday at Worcester Crown Court to 18 years in prison, suspended for one year, for his offences committed between January 2007 and December 2018.

GUARDIAN: Malvern child molester Robert Hampton is now behind bars (Image: West Mercia Police)

Detective Constable Hannah Croft said: “I would like to commend the bravery of the victim and his family in this case. Without their courage, perseverance and tenacity, Hampton would not have been brought to justice.

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“Hampton is a dangerous man and I am glad that his sentence reflects the heinous crimes he committed. I hope that if anything today will have a positive impact, it will give other victims the confidence to come forward and speak to the police.”

Anyone who has experienced abuse as a child or is worried about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline in confidence on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected]. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.

Help and support is also available through the confidential Stop It Now helpline – part of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. Further details can be found on the Stop It Now website.