News
Band leader sexually assaulted 14-year-old cadet
THE LEADER of an Army cadet band turned a kitchen into a sauna and sexually assaulted a naked teenage boy.
And Philip Pryor, now 65, used a British Legion computer to download child pornography.
Pryor, of Llys y Llyfgell, Burry Port, has been jailed for two and a half years.
Swansea Crown Court heard how Pryor had been the leader of an Army cadet band in Burry Port, which attracted members from across west Wales, as well as being a branch secretary for the British Legion.
Robin Rouch, prosecuting, said the Army had a hut in Burry Port which the band used for rehearsals and some cadets slept there, as did Pryor, before a concert.
A man who was a 14-year-old cadet at the time told police how Pryor would boil pans of water and place towels around doors and windows and turn the kitchen into a sauna.
Boys were encouraged to take off their clothes, as did Pryor.
On at least three occasions he touched the boy indecently, said Mr Rouch.
The victim did not complain until many years later after he had seen a television news item about young footballers being abused and confided in a friend about what had happened to him.
He later told police that at the time Pryor, who had played in a military band while serving in the Army, had told him that because of his standing in the community there was no point in complaining as no-one would believe him.
Mr Rouch said a police investigation began and officers removed a British Legion computer used by Pryor and found he had downloaded a small number of indecent images of schoolboys.
Pryor admitted three offences of indecent assault and one of possessing child pornography.
His barrister, Frank Phillips, said Pryor was now remorseful and ashamed and had lived as a recluse since his arrest.
Judge Geraint Walters told Pryor he had been in a position of trust.
“You targeted him and abused him more than once.
“The fact that he went to the police so many years later demonstrates the long lasting effect of what you did to him. It has never left him.
“It shows the wickedness of an adult taking advantage of a youngster.
“There was some grooming here in that you allowed him to have alcohol and cigarette.
“I accept you have led a blameless life since the offending but it is not possible for me to pass a sentence that could be suspended,” he added.
Crime
Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest
POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.
Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.
Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.
A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.
Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.
Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
Quote reference: 26*375605.
Crime
Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston
A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).
The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.
Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.
Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
News
Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat
Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account
INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.
Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.
He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.
The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.
Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.
Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.
Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.
Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.
Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.
Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.
Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.
A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.
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