Man found guilty of sexually abusing child - Jersey Evening Post
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Man found guilty of sexually abusing child
by Newsdesk 12 June 202612 June 2026
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THE victim in a “deeply distressing” court case, which led to the conviction of a 36-year-old man for sexually abusing a child, has been praised by police.
Aaron Roy Forsythe Gardner (36) was found guilty of two counts of sexual penetration of a child under 12 and one count of sexual touching of a child under 12 after a trial which began earlier this week.
He has been remanded in custody pending sentencing.
The offences came to light following an investigation by the States of Jersey Police, which began after Gardner’s arrest in June 2025.
Following the verdict, Detective Carla Garnier said: “This was a deeply distressing investigation involving serious offences committed against a young child for his own sexual gratification. These offences represent a profound betrayal which has had a lasting impact on the victim and their family.
“We would like to commend the victim for the immense courage shown throughout the investigation and court proceedings. The bravery and resilience demonstrated by such a young person has been extraordinary.
“We also recognise the unwavering support provided by the child’s family during what has been an extremely difficult and traumatic period. Their strength, dignity and cooperation throughout this investigation have been invaluable.
“We hope today’s verdict provides some measure of reassurance and marks an important step towards recovery for those affected.”
“The States of Jersey Police would also like to thank the partner agencies involved in the investigation. Anyone affected by issues raised in this case can seek support through local safeguarding and victim support services.”
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