71-year-old paedophile Keith Matthews has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of 8 counts of sexual offences against 3 children in Ryde and East Cowes, the youngest being just 8 years old.
In July 2022, Police received a third party report relating to a 26-year-old woman who had been physically, sexually, and mentally abused when she was under the age of 16 by Keith Matthews, of Mary Rose Avenue in Wootton.
Subsequent enquiries identified a 28-year-old woman who was also a victim of similar offences by Matthews when she was under the age of 18.
Following Matthews’ initial arrest on 28th July 2022, a 42-year-old woman came forward and reported that she had also been sexually assaulted by Matthews when she was under the age of 16. The offences all took place between 1994 and 2012 in Ryde and East Cowes.
Following a thorough investigation by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Matthews was charged in April 2024.
Following a 13-day trial, Matthews was found guilty of the following offences on 4th April:
- Indecent assault – victim age 12-13 / multiple incidents
- Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child – victim age 8-9
- Rape of a female – victim age 14-15
- Assault by penetration – victim age 13-14 / multiple incidents
- 2 counts of sexual assault – victim age 13-14 / multiple incidents.
- 2 counts of assault by penetration – victim age 13-14
He was sentenced to a combined total of 18 years in prison on Wednesday 23rd April.
DC Dan Cooke, who investigated the case, has said:
“The bravery of the women who came forward as part of our investigation has been recognised by the Judge when passing this sentence that prevents Matthews from causing harm to any more children..
“His appalling crimes have cast a shadow over these women’s lives and I hope this result, following our detailed investigation, helps them to move past what Matthews has subjected them to when they were children. The Hampton Trust has provided invaluable support to the victims throughout this investigation.
“Our commitment to bringing offenders to justice is underlined when long-running and complex investigations like this result in a significant sentence. I hope this sends a clear message that we will not tolerate these crimes and it prompts victims of similar offences to contact us when they are ready to, so that we can secure justice for them as well”.
What. No comments from Enough is Enough on this??
too busy moaning on other posts!
Probably is him in the article
🙂 Sad sicko of Seaview. I’ll bet he has red trousers
Too busy banging on about fast food chains, primary schools amd driving