Caetano Mauricio Vas

54, Male Custodial - 20y 2025-06-05

Southall

Offender ID: 78c1b0a6-b1ed-410d-9802-64d55bc742f7

Offence Summary

A paedophile from Southall was sentenced to more than two decades in prison for raping and sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl over several years.

Full Description

Caetano Mauricio Vas, a 54-year-old man formerly residing on Lady Margaret Road in Southall, was convicted of multiple child sex offences after a jury at Swindon Crown Court found him guilty of raping and sexually abusing a young girl starting from when she was just eight years old. The abuse continued over several years, leaving the victim deeply traumatised, including feelings of suicidality and profound impacts on every aspect of her life. Vas manipulated the child by instilling fear, threatening to release inappropriate photographs if she disclosed the abuse.

The victim bravely broke her silence in 2021, reporting the offences to police, which initiated an investigation by Wiltshire Police. Evidence presented at trial detailed the extent of the exploitation, with Vas charged and found guilty on four counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, one count of inciting a girl under the age of 13 into sexual activity, and one count of sexual assault. The court heard harrowing accounts of how Vas's actions had long-term devastating effects on the survivor.

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Swindon Crown Court, Vas was sentenced to more than 20 years' imprisonment. The judge [name not specified] described the offences as 'twisted' and emphasised the betrayal of trust involved in abusing a child. Wiltshire Police issued a statement post-sentencing, praising the victim's courage and reaffirming their commitment to pursuing child sex offenders. As reported by Somerset Live on July 1, 2025, this case highlights the ongoing efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation.

Offences: 4 counts of rape of a child under 13; 2 counts of sexual assault by penetration; 1 count of inciting a girl under 13 into sexual activity; 1 count of sexual assault.
Period of abuse: Starting from when the victim was 8 years old, over several years (exact dates not specified).
Sentencing court: Swindon Crown Court.
Reporting year: 2021.

The conviction serves as a stark reminder of the hidden horrors of child sexual abuse and the importance of victim support in bringing perpetrators to justice.

Location

City: Southall

Address: Lady Margaret Road

Case Details

Police Force: Wiltshire Police

Sentence Length: 20 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: October 2038
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: June 2045
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Portugal

Confidence: 70%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Wiltshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: somersetlive.co.uk

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