Shaul Samson

Shaul Samson, 32, of Evesham, was sentenced to a total of 25 years at Worcester Crown Court on 7 July 2026, comprising a 21-year custodial term and four years on licence, with a minimum of 14 years before parole eligibility. Samson was found guilty following a trial in May 2026 of multiple offences, including three counts of rape of a child under 13, one count of attempting to rape a child under 13, four counts of assault by penetration of a child under 13, four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, and four counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act. He was also convicted of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in front of a child, sexual communication with a child, and making an indecent photograph of a child.

The offences were reported to West Mercia Police in October 2025. Following his arrest on 10 October 2025, digital examination of his phone uncovered sexual messages sent to the victim and explicit content. In addition to his custodial sentence, Samson was issued an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must register as a sex offender for life.