A Brading man who called a child he met on the bus a ‘sexy looking strawberry’, before kissing her hand and head, is to be sentenced at the Isle of Wight Crown Court next month. Shane Newnham, 38, of Morton Road in Brading, pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a female when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier today (Friday). Prosecuting, Liz Miller told the court that on 29th August 2023, whilst on a bus to Newport, a group of teenagers were approached by Newnham. The 38-year-old offered 1 of the group a bottle of Magnum – a Jamaican tonic wine – before calling the girl a ‘sexy looking strawberry’. As the journey continued, Newnham took the girl’s hand and kissed it, as well as kissing her head before the bus stopped. The court heard how Newnham also took the girl’s glasses off her head. Defending, Oscar Vincent said that before the events of 29th August, Newnham had not drunk alcohol for some 8 years and that whilst he doesn’t remember the events of that day, he was fully cooperative with Police. He also added that Newnham was ‘disgusted’ with himself and ‘sorry for what he has done’. Newnham has lost contact with his children since the incident and has been banned from getting on any Southern Vectis buses, leaving him with just a pushbike to get around. The case was adjourned until 20th February 2024, when Newnham will appear before a judge at the Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentencing. He must visit Newport Police Station within 3 days to make Police aware of his personal details as requirement of the Sex Offenders Register.
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Another one blaming it on drink.
Drink driving.
Drink assault.
Drink stealing.
Everything is blamed on drink. It’s never the person pouring it down their throat..
Why don’t they simply ban alcohol.? The entire world would be a better place
I have a large amount of old IW County Press newspapers dating back many years, some to the 1800’s.
Then, and up until fairly recent times, if you committed a crime and were drunk, being drunk would have added to your sentence, and not ever have been used as an excuse for your actions as it was self inflicted.
Now our prisons are filled to capacity, often with criminals from other lands using our weak sentences to make crime a more comfortable way of life here, never again will any meaningful sentences be given to anyone but the very worst.
Because Prohibition doesn’t work & usually results in ‘black markets’ supplying what was legally available before but under non-supervised conditions.
…. and the Government will lose a large fortune in lost taxes that it currently makes from alcohol sales.
Just like the ‘war on drugs’
He is my Friend. He works very hard and supports his children since day one.Ive seen how some of these feral school children behave on buses etc.etc.And they should be the ones banned. Just because there not of criminal age they get away with everything.Most follow in there parents footsteps. Underage pregnancy. Drink drugs.Causing trouble outside Mc.donalds. Asbehavior.
I also know him well,and this is absolutely ridiculous.the video footage tells a different story,anyone who our FRIEND knows the truth..
Where alcohol in banned don’t the chop off hands and whip people, not sure that I want it here even if it is effective.
Sex offender? Bit much.
Well done Southern Vectis
Another dirty old nonce.