Shaul Samson, a 32-year-old man from Evesham, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. The predatory paedophile was convicted at Worcester Crown Court following a trial in May 2026.
Details of the Offences
Samson was found guilty of three counts of rape of a child under 13 and four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. The offences occurred over an 18-month period and came to light in October 2025 when the victim disclosed the abuse to a third party, who then reported it to West Mercia Police.
Police arrested Samson on October 10, 2025, and searched his home. They discovered a stash of sex toys, bondage items, lubricant, and condoms. Digital forensics on his phone revealed he had sent sexual messages to the victim and showed them explicit images and videos of other children, as well as videos of himself engaging in sexual activity with adults.
Trial and Sentencing
Samson denied the charges when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on November 14, 2025. The case proceeded to trial at Worcester Crown Court in May 2026, where a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced on July 7, 2026. In total, for over 20 counts of child sex offences, Samson received a combined sentence of 81 years, to run concurrently, resulting in a 21-year prison term.
Police Response
Detective Constable Susie Woolf, of the Public Protection Unit, said: “We are pleased to get this lengthy sentence for Samson whose disgusting predatory behaviour has had a terrible impact upon his victim. We hope this will feel like some sense of some justice for his victim and we would like to praise them for their bravery and courage in reporting his vile offending.”
She added: “He is now behind bars where he belongs so we hope this court result will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault or those who know of such crimes to come forward and speak to us so we can attempt to bring their abusers to justice too. We will always listen to you and act where appropriate to bring predators like Samson before the courts with the aim of securing justice and custodial sentences as in this case.”
