Crime

Neyland man to appear in court facing child sexual offence charges

Published

1 year 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

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

2 days ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

2 days ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.