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Narberth: Child internet groomer sentenced

Published

10 years ago

September 25, 2015

swansea crown court

A NARBERTH man who contacted two 13 year old girls over the internet and asked them for sex has been sentenced today.

Adam John Davies, aged 20, of Tircoed Farm, Templeton, asked them to meet him at Whitland railway station.

But after initially agreeing to meet him they got cold feet and one of them contacted her teacher who called in the police.

Davies admitted two charges of attempting to arrange the commission of child sex offences.

Swansea Crown Court heard today that Davies was already serving a community based sentence for a public order offence after he repeatedly drove past a 13 year old girl and stopped his car and approached her.

Catherine Richards, prosecuting, said the internet offences took place over an eight day period.

Davies made contact with the girls, both from the Carmarthen area, by “liking” their Facebook pages.

Almost immediately he asked them to meet him for sex, and continued to pester the second girl even after she had pretended to be only 10 years old.

Miss Richards said Davies made contact with one of the girls by telephone and called her 112 times over the eight day period.

After his arrest Davies admitted he had contacted the girls with the sole intention of having sex with them.

His barrister, Carina Hughes, said Davies was well respected within the church community in Templeton.

She described him as naive and immature and said he found it easier to relate to people younger than he was.

Judge Keith Thomas said the offending was serious and had led to consequences.

One of the girls had attempted to harm herself, had run away from home and had contemplated suicide.

Judge Thomas said a short jail sentence would not provide Davies with the help he needed to prevent him from reoffending.

Davies was made the subject of a three year community order during which he will undergo counselling and undertake whatever courses the probation service tell him to.

He was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order banning any unsupervised contact with anyone aged under 16.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.