John Stringer, a 43-year-old South Wales police officer, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 13. Found guilty of five counts of sexual abuse, Stringer was dismissed from Gwent Police and faces a lifelong ban from policing. The court revealed the traumatic impact of his actions on the victim, who now struggles with severe psychological distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Judge Daniel Williams condemned Stringer for using his position to exploit the girl, highlighting the deep emotional scars left by his abuse.