In early 2015, Kyle Parry, then a younger man with a history of sexual offences, committed a grave assault on an extremely vulnerable girl at his home in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. The girl, described in court as being in a 'paralytic' state due to heavy intoxication and vomiting, was raped and subjected to assault by penetration by Parry. This incident came to light years later during a probation interview in December 2021, where Parry disclosed the encounter to a probation officer assessing his risk of reoffending, expressing concern that the girl might report him in the future. He maintained throughout that the sexual activity was consensual, a claim dismissed in court as fabricated.
Parry, aged 29 at the time of sentencing and residing on Wellington Street in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, had prior convictions for sexually assaulting a boy and for making indecent photographs. These earlier offences predated the 2015 incident, for which he was already serving time before self-reporting this additional crime. The case was prosecuted at Caernarfon Crown Court, with North Wales Police commended for their excellent investigative work. Prosecutor David Mainstone outlined the details of the assault, highlighting the girl's extreme vulnerability.
During the sentencing hearing on June 10, 2024, the victim delivered a powerful impact statement to Parry, detailing the profound and lasting effects of his actions. 'What you did to me had a profound effect, and totally changed the way I feel about relationships,' she said. 'After you raped me, my life went into freefall. I blame you for this. The impact of what you did to me has been huge; it has affected all parts of my life.' She described dropping out of life, struggling to understand healthy relationships, and ultimately rebuilding her strength to protect others from predators like him. 'I am stronger than you thought. I have rebuilt my life, and I’m going to have an amazing future, while you are behind bars for your crimes,' she added. 'You will never know the pain this has caused me.'
Defence barrister Dafydd Roberts argued that the incident occurred when Parry was much younger and stressed that he had self-reported it, expressing a desire for rehabilitation. However, Judge Nicola Jones, in passing sentence, emphasised the girl's significant trauma and Parry's exploitation of her vulnerability. 'She was incredibly vulnerable, and has suffered significant trauma as a result of your actions,' the judge told him. Commending the victim's bravery, Judge Jones said, 'Don’t let what that man has done to you define your life. It has been an absolute honour to have sat on a case where you have given such courageous evidence.'
Parry was sentenced to eight years and nine months' imprisonment. He will also be subject to indefinite notification requirements on the sex offenders register and a lifelong restraining order was imposed for the victim's protection. The case, reported by the North Wales Chronicle, underscores the ongoing risks posed by convicted sex offenders and the importance of victim testimony in securing justice.