Jonathon Cann

Jonathon Cann

32, Male Custodial - 3y 6m 2025-10-03

Bideford, Devon

Offender ID: 8971596e-ad62-440d-950d-83966a6f7ff0

Offence Summary

Jonathon Cann sexually assaulted a child and attempted to silence her by making her promise not to tell anyone, but she revealed the truth leading to his conviction.

Full Description

Jonathon Cann, 32, of Ayres Close in Bideford, was jailed for sexually assaulting a child. After the assault, Cann tried to cover his tracks by making the girl promise not to tell anyone about the touching, but she bravely revealed the truth to authorities.

The case proceeded to Exeter Crown Court, where Cann was brought to justice. Judge David Evans sentenced him to three and a half years in prison on October 3, 2025, with half to be served in custody and the remainder on licence.

This conviction underscores the importance of child protection and the courage of young victims in coming forward. The incident was part of the October 2025 jailings reported by Devon Live, emphasising the prevalence of child sex offences in the region.

Location

City: Bideford

County: Devon

Address: Ayres Close

Case Details

Police Force: Devon & Cornwall Police

Sentence Length: 3 years 6 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: July 2027
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: April 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Devon & Cornwall 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: devonlive.com

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