Neath man jailed for sexual offences against a teenage girl he'd met on Snapchat
Rhodri Griffiths added and messaged girls using fake usernames
Last updated 22nd Feb 2024
A man from Neath has been jailed for more than ten years for sexual offences against a teenage girl he had met on Snapchat.
Rhodri Griffiths, 28, added and messaged girls using fake usernames, including the name 'James'.
In October, he messaged the girl on Snapchat, drove to her home address and took her to a secluded hospital car park where the offences took place.
Griffiths appeared at Newport Crown Court where he was sentenced for several counts of sexual assault including sexual activity with a child, rape, assault by penetration and sexual assault.
Gwent Police say they believe there may be more victims and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Constable Georgia Dunne, the officer in the case, said:
“We’d like to thank the victim and witnesses for coming forward and reporting the incident to the police. They have shown tremendous bravery and resilience throughout the investigation and the subsequent court process.
“Rhodri Griffiths is a dangerous man, and we welcome the sentence provided by the courts and hope that he uses this time to reflect on his actions.”
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Sedgebeer, the senior investigating officer, said: “The behaviour displayed by Rhodri Griffiths suggests that there could be more victims who may not have come forward.
“We hope this outcome shows anyone who is a victim of sexual assault that they will be listened to, believed and respected. We take all allegations very seriously and if a report is made to us, we investigate it thoroughly.
“We want to reassure anyone considering doing so that there is a whole range of support out there; not only from Gwent Police but from partner agencies who can help you through the entire process."
Griffiths was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.