Neath Man Jailed 12 Years for Child Sexual Assault

A 36-year-old man from Neath has been sentenced to 12 years and 8 months in prison after sexually assaulting a child over the course of a year.

Dean Bradley was convicted of three counts of assaulting a child under the age of 13 by penetration and three counts of causing a child under 13 to watch/look at an image of sexual activity.

The victim courageously disclosed the horrific abuse to a family member at the end of last year. Bradley initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty before sentencing at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, 23rd June 2025.

Bradley will be added to the sex offenders register for life and will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Restraining Order.

Detective Constable James Carver said: “Dean Bradley carried out a horrific attack against a defenceless child. We commend the bravery of the victim in having the courage to speak up, having lived with this awful experience. We hope that they will no longer have to live in fear of Dean Bradley.”