'Dangerous and manipulative' child sex offender jailed

A 48-year-old man who committed sexual abuse offences against a child has been jailed for eight years and eight months.

Sean Begley, of Monsdale Road in Bristol, admitted ten offences, including sexual assault of a child and making indecent images of children, at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.

In a victim impact statement, a family member on behalf of the victim said the trauma would be with her “for the rest of her life” and they “can never forgive him for that”.

He will also have to sign onto the Sex Offenders Register for the rest of his life.

The victim of the offences first disclosed the abuse in April 2024, when it was then reported to the police.

Det Con Liam Owens-Reeve, the officer in the case who is part of Avon and Somerset’s child protection team, said: “The distress and harm Begley has caused is immeasurable. He’s a dangerous and manipulative offender.

“The victim has shown immense bravery in speaking out about the abuse she suffered, and her support of our investigation has ultimately led to Begley receiving this significant prison sentence.”

Begley will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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