Crime

Milford paedophile caught with 1600 indecent images of children avoids jail

Published

10 months ago

January 18, 2025

A PAEDOPHILE has avoided prison sentence after being caught with nearly 1,600 sickening indecent images and videos of children on his computer – including babies as young as six months old being subjected to abuse from both adults and animals.

Jamie Hughes, 34, now of Wentworth Close, Hubberston, admitted to possessing the material when police attended his address in November 2023.

As officers prepared to search his devices, Hughes said: “It’s me. It’s on my computer.”

Prosecutor Alycia Campanini told Swansea Crown Court that around 1600 indecent images were discovered on Hughes’ gaming laptop. These were classified as:

409 Category A images (the most serious),
256 Category B images, and
886 Category C images.

***It was decided at Swansea Crown Court that Hughes would not be jailed for his crimes (Image: Herald)***

Among the highly disturbing files was a sickening collage of naked children aged between two and nine being whipped, a video of a dog performing a sexual act on a baby aged between six months and a year, and footage of a child aged five to seven being raped by an adult male.

Hughes’ device also contained files with titles such as “paedo videos” and “young girls and boys,” and his internet history included search terms like “cute pre-teen girls” and “porn pre-teen.”

During his first interview on November 29 he made no comment except to admit possession of indecent images. In a second interview in September 2024, he admitted wrongdoing, claiming he wanted to delete the material but denied obtaining sexual gratification from it.

Judge Paul Thomas KC rejected this claim, stating: “I’m not going to accept for one moment that he gained no sexual gratification and did not masturbate to them.”

**Armed response officers on standby in Wentworth Close on the night the protest about Hughes’ presence in the area (Pic: Herald)**

Jon Tarrant, defending, said Hughes had now accepted that he derived sexual gratification from the material. Tarrant also told the court that Hughes’ home had been targeted by members of the public following his arrest.

Hughes, previously of clean character, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.

Judge Thomas, addressing Hughes, said: “Anybody wanting to look at this content must be a very sick individual indeed.

“They represent real children somewhere in the world being sexually abused in the most horrific way so that people like you can masturbate to them.”

Hughes was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years.

In addition to the suspended sentence, he must complete 26 sessions of the Building Choices accredited programme, as well as an additional rehabilitation activity requirement.

The defendant must register as a sex offender for ten years, and was made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order by order of the judge.

Around 70 residents of Wentworth Close, Milford Haven and surrounding streets protested on DEC 3, 2024

There were subsequent protests at Wentworth Close – residents there do not want Hughes living in their street.

Police removed Hughes from his mother’s property on December, 3 last year.

Crime

Family pay tribute to 21-year-old woman found dead at Cardigan boat yard

Published

12 hours ago

November 16, 2025

Tom Sinclair

THE FAMILY of a young woman found dead at Netpool Boat Yard in Cardigan have paid tribute to her and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Corinna Baker, aged 21, was discovered at the boat yard shortly after midday on Saturday (Nov 15). A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

In a statement released through Dyfed-Powys Police, her family said: “We as a family are distraught at the loss of our beloved Corinna. She was much loved and she will be greatly missed by her whole family and all those who were blessed to have known her.
We appeal to anyone who has any information, however small, to please come forward. We ask that everybody respects our privacy at this time and allows us to grieve in peace.”

Detective Superintendent Wayne Bevan, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Corinna’s family at this understandably tragic time. We have specially trained officers supporting the family and ask that their privacy is respected.
I urge anyone with any information to please come forward and support our ongoing investigation.”

Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was at Netpool Boat Yard between 9:00pm on Thursday (Nov 13) and the time Corinna was found.

A police cordon remains in place at the site, and an increased presence is expected in the area while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference 144 of November 15.

Crime

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Cardigan boatyard

Published

20 hours ago

November 16, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Victim’s family informed as officers appeal for witnesses who were near the scene from Thursday night

POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body at a boatyard in Cardigan.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to Netpool Boatyard at around 12:35pm on Saturday (Nov 15) after the body of a woman was found.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

There has been an increased police presence in the town since Saturday afternoon, with officers cordoning off the Netpool slipway and nearby access roads. Late on Saturday night, a boat covered in black plastic sheeting was removed from the scene as part of the ongoing forensic investigation.

Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who may have been at, or seen activity around, the boatyard from 9:00pm on Thursday, November 13 onwards.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via the website https://orlo.uk/olxMg, email [email protected], or call 101, quoting reference 144 of November 15. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime

Boat removed from Cardigan scene as police probe young woman’s death

Published

23 hours ago

November 16, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A BOAT covered in black plastic sheeting has been removed from the Netpool area of Cardigan as part of a major police investigation into the death of a young woman.

The vessel was taken away at around 11:30pm on Saturday (Nov 15) under police escort and is understood to form a key part of the ongoing forensic inquiry. Officers had cordoned off the slipway near the River Teifi throughout the day, with multiple police vehicles and scenes-of-crime teams attending.

Emergency services were first called to the location around lunchtime on Saturday (Nov 15) following a 999 call, and a large police response was reported soon afterwards.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. His condition has not been confirmed, and Dyfed-Powys Police have not yet said whether any arrests have been made.

The woman, believed to be in her early twenties, has not yet been formally identified.

Police are expected to remain in the area while specialist officers continue their investigation.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for an official update.