Carmarthenshire businessman jailed for sexually abusing girl under 13

A businessman from Carmarthenshire has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl.

Gary Blount appeared at Swansea Crown Court for sentencing, having been found guilty by a jury after trial of two counts of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.Defence barrister Ian Ibrahim, representing Blount, said: "He had a number of successful businesses and was the main income for his family. "His relationships have gone, his businesses have gone. These offences were seven or eight years ago and there has been no offending since. He suffers from anxiety and depression and is on suicide watch now."Sentencing Blount, his honour judge Geraint Walters said: "You had denied all guilt but were convicted by a jury.

"The pre-sentence report indicates that you deny your guilt, something you are entitled to do. You have a relevant previous conviction in the way of two sexual offences which you were sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in 2018."You were at that time required to register as a sex offender for 10 years and sign a sexual harm prevention order for a similar period of time.

"The date span of the offending in 2018 is such that it overlaps the date span of the offending in this particular case. You have shown no remorse in relation to the offending the jury found proved. It has had a significant affect upon the victim."

Blount, 44, of Cwmfelin Boeth, Whitland, was sentenced to five years in prison, and an indefinite restraining order was made preventing him from coming into contact with the victim.

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