Crime

Neyland man to appear in court facing child sexual offence charges

Published

8 months ago

June 16, 2025

Eleven charges include indecent images and inciting sexual activity with underage girls

A NEYLAND man is due to appear in court this week charged with a series of serious child sexual offences alleged to have taken place over a ten-month period.

JAMIE DAVIES, aged 46, of Springfield Avenue, Neyland, is set to appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 17) at for a first hearing.

He faces a total of eleven charges under the Protection of Children Act 1978 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The charges include three counts of making indecent images of children between January 28, 2021, and November 4, 2021.

The prosecution alleges that Davies made a total of 20 indecent images—seven of Category A, ten of Category B, and three of Category C—at his home address. Some of these were reportedly accessible on his device or devices, while others were found in inaccessible formats.

In addition, Davies is charged with three counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

It is alleged that the defendant sent sexually motivated messages to girls under the age of 16, with the intention of encouraging sexual responses.

More seriously, Davies also faces charges of causing or inciting girls to engage in sexual activity, including with children aged under 13.

Two charges relate to acts involving penetration, which are indictable-only offences and carry significantly higher penalties if convicted.

Prosecutors say that the communications and alleged offences all took place at Davies’ address in Springfield Avenue, Neyland.

The offences are alleged to have occurred over a prolonged period, suggesting a sustained course of behaviour.

Due to the nature of the charges, the identities of the complainants are protected under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.

The case is likely to be referred to the Crown Court given the seriousness of the allegations, particularly those involving sexual activity with children under 13.

The Herald will be present in court on Tuesday to report on the outcome of the first hearing.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman admits breaching community order

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47 minutes ago

February 3, 2026

Rieve Nesbitt-Marr

Magistrates revoke sentence after missed appointments

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has admitted breaching the terms of a community order.

Shannon Charge, aged 30, of Pater Court, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

She admitted failing to attend a scheduled probation appointment and a drug dependency appointment.

Magistrates revoked the existing community order and ordered her to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the order related to earlier offences, for which she had been made subject to rehabilitation and drug treatment requirements. A further review hearing is listed for March 2.

Crime

Milford Haven man given extra unpaid work after breaching court order

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51 minutes ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates add hours after missed appointments

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been ordered to complete extra unpaid work after breaching the terms of a community order.

Peter Jones, aged 33, of Precelly Place, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

He admitted failing to attend scheduled unpaid work and a probation appointment earlier this month.

Magistrates varied the order, imposing an additional 10 hours of unpaid work. Jones was also ordered to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the original community order followed an earlier conviction.

Crime

Dorset man stopped at Fishguard ferry given domestic violence order

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1 hour ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates told of 13 prior incidents as protection order imposed

A DORSET man was stopped by police at Fishguard Harbour while attempting to travel to Ireland and has now been made subject to a Domestic Violence Protection Order.

Nathaniel Cruickshank, aged 22, of Gillingham, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

The court heard he had travelled to Pembrokeshire on January 30 and was intercepted at the ferry port while planning to board a sailing to Ireland with his partner, prompting police intervention.

Magistrates were told Cruickshank has a lengthy history of domestic violence and abusive behaviour, with officers having attended 13 separate incidents involving him.

Prosecutors outlined a number of previous allegations, including an incident in which he punched his mother in the face and another where he smashed a family television with a guitar after being refused money.

The court also heard that on January 29 a protected person attended their GP surgery expressing fear of him, triggering safeguarding measures.

Police subsequently served a Domestic Violence Protection Notice, and Cruickshank was later arrested at Fishguard.

Magistrates granted a 28-day Domestic Violence Protection Order preventing him from threatening or using violence, making any direct or indirect contact with the protected person, or returning to her address.

Issuing a warning in court, magistrates told him any breach would have serious consequences.