Paedophile who sexually abused children given life sentence
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A paedophile who sexually abused two children has been sentenced to life in prison.
Robert Mattravers, 47, of Russell Road, Runcorn appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 2 June where he was sentenced for multiple sex offences.
They included four counts of rape of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child, five counts of sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and causing a child to watch sexual activity.
He was also charged with making indecent images of children, including two Category A, two category B, four Category C and taking five indecent images of a child of Category C.
He admitted all offences that took place in Connah’s Quay.
Mattravers was arrested after one of his victims disclosed the offences to a member of staff at school.
An investigation was launched and a subsequent examination of his phone found indecent images of children.
He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 11 years and 8 months, after which he will be eligible to apply for parole.
Mattravers was also ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults for life.
A lifetime restraining order was also put in place to protect both victims and their parents.
Speaking after sentencing, DC Victoria Griffiths of the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) said: “Robert Mattravers is a danger to children, and I am pleased that today’s sentence reflects the seriousness and depravity of the offences he committed.
“He will remain on licence for the rest of his life and if he is ever freed, he can be recalled to prison at any time.
“I commend the bravery and dignity of the victims and their families for having the courage to assist with the investigation, and for their resilience throughout.
“We will leave no stone unturned when investigating those who seek to do harm to vulnerable members of our society. Any victim of sexual abuse is encouraged to come forward with the confidence that they will be heard and supported.”