Windsor paedophile jailed for 25 years for child sex abuse

A paedophile from Windsor has been jailed for 25 years after being found guilty of multiple counts of child sex abuse.

Police said Shane Medhurst, 57, used his position as someone of responsibility - and whom children could rely and trust - to abuse his victims. 

A two week jury trial, which ended on May 10, found Medhurst guilty on 14 counts of child sex abuse - several involving a child less than 13-years-old.

He was found guilty of:

• Five counts of sexual activity with a child.
• Three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
• Two counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in penetrative sexual activity.
• Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
• One count of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
• One count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sharon Lenihan, of Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “The young victims in this case have shown immense courage in telling someone what happened to them, resulting in the conviction of Medhurst.

“Medhurst will now serve a substantial prison service for sexual offences he committed on children.

“Thames Valley Police will work with victims to prosecute the perpetrators of child sexual offences and protect the wider public and I hope that this case shows that time should be no barrier for those who have been sexually abused to come forward.”

For more information on support services visit the Thames Valley Police website.