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Paralympic Swimmer Gareth Duke Faces Jail for Predatory Actions

12/2/2025

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Gareth Duke, a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, received a six-month suspended jail sentence after a paedophile hunters' sting.
Newport Crown Court imposed an 18-month suspension and ordered him to register as a sex offender and comply with a seven-year sexual harm prevention order.
Duke has health issues, including kidney dialysis and partial blindness.
The judge described his actions as predatory and serious, ordering a 30-day rehabilitation program.

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Story summary

Gareth Duke, a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, received a six-month suspended jail sentence after a paedophile hunters' sting.
Newport Crown Court imposed an 18-month suspension and ordered him to register as a sex offender and comply with a seven-year sexual harm prevention order.
Duke has health issues, including kidney dialysis and partial blindness.
The judge described his actions as predatory and serious, ordering a 30-day rehabilitation program.