Crime
Carmarthenshire man jailed for grooming ‘teen girl’ decoy
A 59-year-old man who believed he was speaking to a 13-year-old girl sent her sexual images and arranged to meet up, a court has heard.
Frank Standring, of Ilston, Llanelli, began messaging the “girl” on Facebook in May 2022 — unaware she was in fact a decoy account run by paedophile-hunting group Dank Dragon.
Despite being told she was 13, Standring asked about her underwear, whether she liked older men and told her to keep their conversations secret. He called another man she had been speaking to a “nonce” and a “dirty paedo” — while himself sending her pictures of his erect penis.
He told her he loved her, asked her to perform a sex act on him, and suggested going to the cinema together. Members of the group later confronted him at a Carmarthen church where he was helping homeless people.
Standring later admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to meet a child following grooming.
Judge Huw Rees told him: “You thought you were communicating with a 13-year-old child. Your intention was unhealthy and sexual.”
He was jailed for 14 months and made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Crime
Crymych parent denies failing to comply with school attendance order
A CRYMYCH parent has denied failing to comply with a school attendance order, a court has heard.
The defendant appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged under the Education Act 1996.
The court heard that the defendant is accused of failing, as a parent, to ensure that a child attended school in accordance with the requirements of a School Attendance Order.
It is alleged that after being served with the order, the defendant did not comply within the required 15-day period.
A plea of not guilty was entered.
Magistrates adjourned the case for a case management hearing, which is scheduled to take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 14.
A reporting restriction remains in force.
Crime
Cockle fisherman fined £3,450 for multiple breaches at protected site
A GOODWICK man has been ordered to pay £3,450 after breaching fishing regulations at a protected cockle fishery.
Richard William Edwards, 45, of Goodwick, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged with a series of offences at the Burry Inlet cockle fishery.
The court heard that Edwards had fished for cockles without a valid permit and breached conditions imposed under fisheries management rules. He was also found to have used an unauthorised vehicle in the fishery area, contrary to restrictions in place to protect the site.
Magistrates were told the offences took place on September 9, 2025, within the Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery, a designated and regulated area subject to strict controls.
Edwards was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay a victim services surcharge of £800, along with costs of £650, bringing the total to £3,450. A collection order was made.
The case was brought under fisheries legislation including the Cockle Fisheries Management and Permitting (Specified Area) (Wales) Order 2024.
The court heard that Edwards had been in breach of a prohibition imposed by the permitting system and had failed to comply with the terms of his permit.
The offences are part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect the sustainability of cockle stocks and ensure compliance within the fishery.
Crime
Hakin woman handed five-year behaviour order over household waste
A HAKIN woman has been made subject to a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after repeated problems involving household waste outside her home.
Marie James, 47, of John Lewis Street, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates after being convicted of offences linked to accumulated rubbish at her address.
The court heard that James had failed to remove all refuse and household waste from 36 John Lewis Street, Hakin, in Milford Haven.
Magistrates imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order which will remain in force for five years.
Under the terms of the order, James must not engage in conduct causing alarm or distress to others within the perimeter of her address in Hakin. She is also prohibited from keeping, storing or accumulating household waste at the property.
The order further prevents her from keeping or storing household waste at an associated address in Milford Haven.
No order for costs was made due to limited means.
James was represented in court by Steve Wrobe
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