A former primary school teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison after sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13.
The incident took place while Tommy Lee Allington, 25, was working as a teaching assistant at a primary school.
Allington was arrested at his home in Penian, Swansea, on April 28 and pleaded guilty to 17 charges at his pretrial hearing in Swansea Crown Court. He was also charged with the possession of indecent images of children.
He was jailed for 18 years and eight months on Friday, September 1, and ordered to be on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Detective Constable Amanda Jenkins, who investigated, said: “Offences of this kind will always be shocking and disturbing, particularly when that person is in a position of trust.
“This will undoubtedly be difficult news for the local community but please be assured that our teams and partners have safeguarded and supported all those involved in the investigation.
“The victim’s family has shown incredible strength and courage throughout this case.”
Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis added: “I would like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of any form of sexual abuse to report it to us.
“Please be assured that we will always treat you with the utmost sensitivity and respect.”
