Anthony Badham

A paedophile who sexually abused four boys in the 1990s has been jailed for 25 years — after survivors described how his crimes have continued to affect their lives.

Anthony Badham, 61, formerly of Risca and now from Newbridge, targeted boys aged between 10 and 15.

He admitted offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency with a boy under 14. His guilty pleas came on the day his trial was due to begin, before a jury was sworn in.

The prosecution described grooming behaviour towards the boys.

Decades later, the men he abused are still living with the consequences.

One survivor told the court: “The abuse has never left me.” He described carrying a deep-rooted anger.

Another explained that the abuse had profoundly affected his mental health, leaving him with shame, embarrassment and self-blame that continued to shape his life.

The sentencing judge described Badham’s abuse as wicked and calculating, highlighting the devastating accounts in the victim impact statements.

Badham received a 25-year prison sentence, with an additional year on licence.

He must serve two-thirds of his prison term before becoming eligible for parole and will remain subject to sex offender registration requirements for life.