Shaul Samson

Shaul Samson, a 32-year-old man from Evesham, UK, has been convicted and sentenced for multiple child sexual offenses. His criminal conduct came to light in October 2025 following a disclosure by his victim to a third party, who then reported it to West Mercia Police.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Initial Allegations and Arrest: Samson was arrested on October 10, 2025. A police search of his home uncovered numerous sex toys, bondage items, lubricants, and condoms. Digital forensics of his phone revealed he had sent sexual messages to his victim, shown them explicit images and videos of other children, and videos of himself engaging in sexual activity with adults.
• First Court Appearance: Samson denied the charges when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 14, 2025. At this appearance, he was accused of possessing a category A moving image of a child, engaging in sexual communication with a child, and possession of cannabis.
• Trial and Conviction: The case proceeded to trial at Worcester Crown Court in May 2026, where he was found guilty by a jury of multiple sexual offenses, including three counts of rape of a child under 13 and four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
• Sentencing: On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Shaul Samson was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court (sitting at Redditch) to 25 years in prison for his "vile offending." He must serve at least two-thirds (14 years) of his sentence before being considered for parole.
• Orders: Samson was given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life.
• Specific Sentences (to run concurrently):
• One count of rape of a child under 13: 25 years (21 years plus four years on license).
• Two further counts of rape of a child under 13: 18 years.
• One count of attempting to rape a child under 13: 11 years.
• Four counts of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration: 12 years.
• Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity: 6 years.
• Four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13: 6 years.
• Engaging in sexual activity in front of a child: 3 years.
• Causing a minor to watch a sexual act: 4 years.
• Communication of sexual content with a child: 18 months.
• Producing an indecent image of a child: 1 year.

Detective Constable Susie Woolf of West Mercia Police praised the victim's bravery and courage in reporting the offenses.