Kevan Yates

An NHS worker from Newport has been ordered to register as a sex offender following a guilty plea to sexual assault charges at Newport Magistrates' Court.

Kevan Yates, aged 64 and residing on Adrian Boult Green in Newport, admitted to the sexual assault of a female victim that occurred in Cwmbran on 19 January. The incident took place in the town of Cwmbran, located in Torfaen, Wales, and was handled by Gwent Police, the force responsible for the South Wales region.

During the court proceedings at Newport Magistrates' Court, Yates was sentenced to a 12-month community order, which included a requirement to complete 100 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, he was made subject to a 12-month restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim. The court also imposed a £114 victim surcharge and £85 in costs upon Yates.

As part of the sentencing, Yates must register on the sex offenders' register for a period of five years, reflecting the seriousness of the sexual offence committed. The case was reported by the South Wales Argus, with the article authored by Senior Multimedia Reporter Iwan Gabe Davies. No further details on the specifics of the assault were provided in the court summary, but the guilty plea and subsequent penalties underscore the gravity of the matter under UK law.

This sentencing serves as a reminder of the legal consequences for sexual assaults in the United Kingdom, particularly within community settings in Wales.